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Environment

Leading the way we power the future


OPPD’s mission is to provide affordable, reliable and environmentally sensitive energy services to its customers. 


Diverse Fuel Mix

OPPD's current fuel sources for generation are low-sulfur coal, wind, solar, landfill gas, natural gas and fuel oil and hydroelectric.


Learn more about OPPD's Energy Portfolio and the Integrated Resource Plan.

Renewables

OPPD currently owns or has power purchase agreements for over 1,000 megawatts (MW) of renewable assets including:

Wind — 972MW
Solar — 5 MW
Landfill Gas — 6 MW
Hydroelectric — 81MW

In 2021, OPPD contracted Platteview Solar, an 81 MW facility near Yutan, NE. The facility is planned to be online in 2024.

Energy Portfolio

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OPPD does extensive research to create its energy portfolio. Many considerations weigh into the current generation mix and future state.


As new technologies emerge and regulations evolve, the Energy Portfolio so too will change.

Additional Information: 

OPPD Quick Facts
Environmental Programs
Environmental Reports

Solar Power

 

OPPD's solar team is working to provide its customers with information and programs to meet the expectations for electric generation now and into the future. 

Solar Power Information:

What is Community Solar? 
What you should know before installing solar panels 
Community VS. Rooftop Solar 
Community Solar Program 

 

 

Electric Vehicles

 

OPPD is working to ensure EVs make a smooth integration onto its infrastructure and supports the EV market. The team considers the customer’s experience, impacts on electricity, the grid, and OPPD’s role as a public power provider. 


Electric Vehicle Information: 
OPPD's Guide to Electric Vehicles

 

 

Energy Efficiency

 

As your trusted energy provider, OPPD provides products and services aimed at improving energy efficiency and saving our customer-owners money. Visit our Products & Services pages to learn more.

 

 

Residential customers are offered rebates towards energy saving solutions. LEARN MORE

Business customers will find solutions to create, protect and monitor energy usage. LEARN MORE

Peregrine Falcon Live Cam

Watch the North Omaha Station Peregrine Falcon live cam. The camera was installed in Nov. 2019 and gives a birds eye view of the falcons.

 

Osprey Live Cam

Watch the Fort Calhoun Station live cam. The camera was installed in Feb. 2022 and gives a birds eye view of the ospreys.