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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

Tag: renewables

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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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OPPD preparing for first phase of landfill solar project

A feasibility study, scheduled to launch in December, will examine the details of the proposed project, which would be the first utility-scale solar installation on a capped landfill in Nebraska.

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Number of customers generating their own electricity continues to grow

OPPD issued its 2,000th customer-owned generation interconnection application Aug. 9, an important milestone for the utility.

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