OPPD doing in-depth analysis of burying power lines
When strong storms strike, customers often wonder why OPPD doesn’t bury all its power lines. A team is doing an extensive analysis of the issue.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Tag: restoration
75th Anniversary
Housing and feeding hundreds involved new solutions
Community partnerships made housing and feeding hundreds of line crew members possible.
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75th Anniversary
Story of a storm restoration
The July 10, 2021 thunderstorm caused a record number of outages for OPPD. Here are some highlights from the restoration, which continues today.
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How Does That Work?
Infographic: Dispatching ‘trouble calls’
There are many steps involved between the time when an outage is reported and power is restored. This infographic tells you more.
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How Does That Work?
Whose responsibility is it? Repairing outage damage to your home
Learn about the 5-step process for restoring customers when storms knock out power to individual homes.
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75th Anniversary
June 2017 storm showcased mutual aid spirit
When a utility deals with the aftermath of a destructive storm, fellow utilities pitch in to help through mutual aid network.
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