Video: See how OPPD works to keep the system reliable
OPPD is executing a multi-pronged initiative to ensure reliable service to customers, including tree trimming and upgrading equipment.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Tag: T&D
How Does That Work?
Why high-voltage power lines ‘hum’ in some weather conditions
The presence of moisture in the air – via fog, rain or humidity – causes a discharge of energy called the corona effect.
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Profiles
Woodworth found his dream job up on the lines
OPPD lineman Cody Woodworth knew what his dream job was - a lineman for OPPD - and he worked to make it a reality.
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Big Number
How much does a lineman’s toolbelt weigh?
OPPD troubleshooters use a variety of tools while on the job. Most of them strapped around their waists.
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Powerful Life
Video: Linemen’s wives talk about the work their husbands do for customers
OPPD employees sacrifice time from families and home life every day to ensure the power keeps flowing to customers. This video talks to the wives of one group of employees - linemen.
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Flashback
OPPD line crews through the years
Just as the faces of OPPD line crews have changed, so have their equipment and vehicles. These photos show line crews from the 1920s and 50s. Present-day line crews, pictured below, are on the front lines of customer service for OPPD and are often the “face” of the district in the community. Their jobs are
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