Infographic: Anatomy of a power pole
Power poles support thousands of miles of electric lines, here is what makes up the poles.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
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Unique transmission structures taking shape
The replacements' combination of steel and fiberglass have a longer life than the existing wood structures.
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Ice has weighty effect on power lines
See how OPPD prepares for the damaging effects of ice and wind on power lines - and how wind alone can be just as dangerous.
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Causes of ‘circuit trips’
A number of things can cause an outage: stormy weather, animals interfering with equipment, tree limbs in power lines or equipment failure.
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Air-flow spoilers
The equipment added to power lines stops them from falling victim to "galloping" during icy winter weather.
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Vehicles can cause outages, too
Distracted driving, or other causes can lead to accidents impacting electrical equipment – and leaving customers in the dark.
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