Big upgrades are underway at OPPD’s Cass County Station
Crews are working swiftly to add new natural gas turbines at the station, which is also a key connection point for two major transmission line projects.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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A good show at the rodeo
OPPD line technicians fare well at the Nebraska Lineworkers Rodeo, an annual event that's an opportunity to showcase best practices.
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Bellevue transmission upgrades will boost reliability
The project includes new transmission and distribution lines, plus new and upgraded substations. The next public meeting on the project is Tuesday, July 14.
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A major transmission project milestone
Workers string power lines, including an ultra high voltage 345-kilovolt transmission line, across the Platte River near Louisiville, one of many projects in the works.
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OPPD team travels to Illinois to help restore power after damaging storm
The team helped restore power in Danville, about 140 miles south of Chicago. “We wanted to get out there and help as soon as we could.”
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Collaboration is key on road projects
As roadwork paves the way for wider, safer thoroughfares, OPPD often finds itself joining the effort, moving power poles, street lights or even major infrastructure. “Sometimes, we just have to move one pole or a streetlight,” said Roger Peterson, OPPD’s manager of Distribution Engineering System Improvement. “Other times, we have to move major infrastructure or build new manhole duct line systems for underground power lines.”
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