15,567 miles
WHAT IS IT? The total length of electric power lines in OPPD’s 13-county service territory.
T&D
New round of boot camps bring out the best
October events, including first-ever streetlight boot camp, evaluate applicants.
Upgrades position STP for future growth
OPPD is leading the way by evaluating potential future development needs with its latest transmission project.
Photo gallery: Lineman ‘rodeo’ showcases skills
International Lineman’s Rodeo offered lots of action as journeyman, apprentice linemen competed against best in their craft.
Tree maintenance: Whose responsibility is it?
Should the homeowner or the utility trim trees? When it comes to encroaching on power lines, it depends on the tree’s location.
First underground high-voltage cable
The project was done in conjunction with larger construction for new peaking units in the 1970s.
Complex calculations in crunch time
Quick thinking, problem-solving are key for employees in Substation Protection and Automation while troubleshooting an issue.
Video: Watch OPPD crews brave record-setting rain to restore power
A thunderstorm earlier this week brought heavy rain and high winds to the area. Both meant challenging conditions for crews.
New Sarpy substation worthy of big “like”
One of OPPD’s newer substations got a major upgrade and facelift to accommodate the coming Facebook data center.
2018 has been prime time for “peakers”
One of the hottest Mays on record meant a record amount of usage for OPPD’s peaking units.