Copper theft ‘simply not worth it’
Stealing copper wire is not just illegal, it can also be extremely dangerous. Recent attempts to steal copper from OPPD have caused outages, fires or explosions.
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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?
Infographic: Anatomy of a power pole
Power poles are the background of the electricity distribution system, supporting thousands of miles of power lines.
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How Does That Work?
Padmount transformer
That green box in your back yard serves a very important purpose in delivering power to your home.
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General
Thank a lineworker this week
April 18 is National Lineworker Appreciation Day, a time to honor the employees whose vital work helps keep our lives powered and our communities growing.
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What It Takes
Helping customers, growing Nebraska
Electrical service designers are in charge of the planning and design work required to connect customers to OPPD’s distribution grid. They work across OPPD as "the customer advocate within the company."
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How Does That Work?
What causes ‘circuit trips’?
A number of things can cause an outage, including stormy weather, animals interfering with equipment, tree limbs in power lines and equipment trouble.
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