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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Tag: renewables

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OPPD, Google join forces with NextEra on solar and battery project

The partnership will bring additional solar generation and battery storage to OPPD's portfolio to serve growing demand.

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New agreement provides OPPD with 300 megawatts of wind energy

The Milligan I Wind Project in Saline County will provide OPPD with the capacity to power up to 115,000 homes.

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OPPD’s first utility-scale solar project, Platteview Solar, is a major milestone

Platteview Solar adds 81 megawatts of power to OPPD’s generation portfolio through a partnership between the utility and the AES Corporation.

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Proactive measures help OPPD ensure reliable power through summer heat

Forecasters predict higher-than-usual temperatures this summer. OPPD plans and prepares carefully to help ensure power will remain reliable, resilient.

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A look back at The Wire’s top 10 stories of 2023

Last year's top 10 stories included OPPD’s $2 billion plan for substantial generation growth, giving a shuttered Douglas County landfill new life as the home of a solar facility, and restoring power in sweltering northern Florida after Hurricane Idalia.

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These tax credits can help you make winter home improvements

The federal Inflation Reduction Act offers incentives to help you make upgrades to reduce your energy costs, make your home more energy efficient, and use more sustainable power sources.

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