Rural transmission line gets some TLC
A transmission line built in 1970 that runs from Fort Calhoun to South Sioux City got an extensive face lift this spring, improving reliability in the area.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Tag: T&D
General
Keeping OPPD’s power reliable
OPPD improved its reliability score repeatedly over the past few years, thanks in large part to boosting the budget for various programs, including tree management.
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General
Reliability driving new transmission line
The 345-kV transmission line will run from OPPD’s Cass County Station to a substation near Gretna, and is expected to be 20 to 30 miles long.
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General
Working to reduce galloping lines
OPPD is testing twisted wires called T2 conductors in rural areas where power lines are prone to galloping. The configuration of the wires helps prevent ice buildup.
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Video: OPPD tackles a massive move
Moving an autotransformer weighing more than half a million pounds took eight hours and a heavy-haul trailer with 40 axles and more than 200 tires.
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Powerful Life
A career on the lines
As we observe Nebraska Lineworker Appreciation Day, one longtime lineman reflects on his career with OPPD.
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