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Progress update on OPPD’s new solar and natural gas projects

Despite industry challenges, Omaha Public Power District is making good progress on its Power with Purpose (PwP) initiative.

‘Find the Why!’ contest challenges students to find solutions to help transform the OPPD workforce

Middle school, high school, and college students from across Nebraska and the country, as well as college students from Colombia, India, United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates, are invited to engage with OPPD to find ways to fill the workforce gaps for all Nebraska businesses.

Big move starts this week in the construction of OPPD’s new natural gas generation balancing plants

Beginning tonight and over the next couple of weeks, OPPD will be working with contractors to transport nine Wärtsilä reciprocating internal combustion engines to the Standing Bear Lake Station, near 114th & Military Rd.

OPPD board approves recommendation to delay transition of North Omaha Station

Utility remains committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

OPPD warns of increase in scam phone calls demanding payment from customers

Customer reports of utility scam phone calls have more than doubled since last month.

OPPD named a ‘Most Trusted’ utility in recent study

OPPD is among 39 utilities to be named “Most Trusted" brands.

OPPD using helicopter to install transmission lines in Sarpy County

OPPD is mobilizing a helicopter to assist in stringing transmission wire for our Sarpy Southwest Transmission Project (SSWTP).

Rooftop solar gaining popularity, but OPPD encourages customers to do their homework

OPPD has seen increased interest from both residential and business customers who are looking to generate their own electricity, but it's important for customers to do their homework before hiring a solar company.

OPPD recommends delaying transition of North Omaha Station

OPPD is recommending the transition of North Omaha Station be delayed but remains committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Help name newest peregrine falcon chicks born at OPPD’s North Omaha Station

The newest peregrine falcon chicks born in a nest atop a stack at OPPD's North Omaha Station are in need of names, and OPPD is enlisting the public’s help in picking them.

Initiatives shaping workforce to better serve customers as we ‘power the future’

OPPD is working to develop our strategic vision of Powering the Future to 2050. During the monthly meeting, OPPD Board of Directors received updates on Workplace Transformation and Technology Platform. These two strategic initiatives will help lay the path forward.

Notice of Dodge Expressway closure for OPPD transmission line work

The West Dodge Expressway will be closed between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. on May 17th, 18th and 19th due to a transmission line project that involves the relocation of lines that cross the expressway.

Tree-mendous recognition for OPPD this Arbor Day

The Arbor Day Foundation has named OPPD a Tree Line USA Utility for the 22^nd year.

OPPD earns ‘Environmental Champion’ designation

OPPD was named a 2022 Environmental Champion, based on its performance on Escalent’s Environmental Dedication Index.

OPPD reliability, customer satisfaction among highest in region

According to the monitoring report for Strategic Directive (SD) 4: Reliability, the district continues to see positive trends in maintaining reliability for customers.

New survey recognizes OPPD among ‘2022 Easiest to Do Business With Utilities’

OPPD is among the highest-scoring utilities nationwide in a new study by Escalent that gauges the ease of conducting business with a utility.

OPPD makes $37.5 million in payments in-lieu-of-tax

Omaha Public Power District distributed in-lieu-of-tax payments totaling more than $37.5 million to 11 southeast Nebraska counties.

OPPD conducting helicopter surveys of transmission lines

OPPD is conducting aerial surveys of various transmission lines and equipment via helicopter.

OPPD’s Marshmallow Challenge puts students’ engineering skills to test

OPPD is challenging teams of fifth-grade students to build the tallest structure out of only spaghetti, tape, and string, topped off with a marshmallow, all in 20 minutes or less.

More utility customers seeking assistance to pay bills

Despite generous donations from the community to utility assistance programs, there has not been enough funding to keep up with requests for help from OPPD and M.U.D. customers.

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Progress update on OPPD’s new solar and natural gas projects

‘Find the Why!’ contest challenges students to find solutions to help transform the OPPD workforce

Big move starts this week in the construction of OPPD’s new natural gas generation balancing plants

OPPD board approves recommendation to delay transition of North Omaha Station

OPPD warns of increase in scam phone calls demanding payment from customers

OPPD named a ‘Most Trusted’ utility in recent study

OPPD using helicopter to install transmission lines in Sarpy County

Rooftop solar gaining popularity, but OPPD encourages customers to do their homework

OPPD recommends delaying transition of North Omaha Station

Help name newest peregrine falcon chicks born at OPPD’s North Omaha Station

Initiatives shaping workforce to better serve customers as we ‘power the future’

Notice of Dodge Expressway closure for OPPD transmission line work

Tree-mendous recognition for OPPD this Arbor Day

OPPD earns ‘Environmental Champion’ designation

OPPD reliability, customer satisfaction among highest in region

New survey recognizes OPPD among ‘2022 Easiest to Do Business With Utilities’

OPPD makes $37.5 million in payments in-lieu-of-tax

OPPD conducting helicopter surveys of transmission lines

OPPD’s Marshmallow Challenge puts students’ engineering skills to test

More utility customers seeking assistance to pay bills

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