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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District

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OPPD mutual aid team heads home

An OPPD mutual aid team helped restore power to MidAmerican and ComEd customers in Illinois who lost power when damaging storms moved through the region July 15.

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Who’s responsible for cleaning up tree debris after storms?

When storms cause outages, OPPD’s tree trimming crews focus on freeing power lines from tree limbs to help restore power. So whose job is it to clean up tree limbs once that work is done?

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Stay cool, conserve energy this summer

Check out these programs and tips that can help you conserve energy and save money this summer while keeping your home cool and comfortable.

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‘Everyone really came together’ to restore power after tornado

After a violent tornado tore through the Omaha area, destroying homes, power lines and more, OPPD was part of a massive community response.

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Why lowering your thermostat in the winter can help conserve electricity

Why does lowering your thermostat a few degrees help conserve electricity if your furnace uses natural gas? And does doing so really make much of a difference? We have answers.

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How to protect yourself from wind chills

If you have to go outside when wind chills turn dangerous, follow these tips and guidelines to stay safe.

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