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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Tag: renewables

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Interactive exhibits bring science to life at Kiewit Luminarium

OPPD partnered with the Luminarium to place 336 solar panels on the building’s roof. The array reflects OPPD's shift toward renewable energy and interest in encouraging students to consider careers in STEM fields.

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Solar rebate program expands

OPPD is offering $2,000 rebates for new customer-owned solar systems installed with an OPPD solar Trade Ally.

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OPPD again designated as Smart Energy Provider

The Smart Energy Provider designation recognizes utilities for their efforts in areas including energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainability.

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Douglas County landfill to gain new life as OPPD solar array

OPPD and Douglas County are partnering to house a solar array on a shuttered landfill, with the help of grant funding from the Nebraska Environmental Trust.

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The Wire’s top stories of 2022

The top 10 stories on The Wire last year include reaching an important Power with Purpose milestone, working to address the growing power needs in our communities, responding to soaring interest in residential solar, and watching an employee float his way to a Guinness World Record – in a pumpkin.

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Progress continues on Platteview solar project

Despite some challenges, crews are making progress at the site of Platteview Solar, OPPD’s 81-megawatt solar project in Saunders County.

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