News & Resources

OPPD to conduct drone survey of transmission lines

For the first time, OPPD is using a drone to conduct an aerial survey of transmission lines and equipment.

OPPD board approves selection of vice president of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs

At their monthly public meeting, the OPPD Board of Directors approved Cliff Fleener as the utility’s vice president of Sustainability & Environmental Affairs.

OPPD warns of uptick in scam calls

OPPD is receiving an increased number of customer reports of utility scam phone calls. If you receive one of these phone calls, hang up. Dial OPPD directly at 402-536-4131.

OPPD’s 10th annual Marshmallow Challenge tests students’ innovation during National Engineers Week

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.

OPPD shares progress on board-driven strategic directives, and work that lies ahead

Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth raises funds for utility customers struggling with bills

OPPD and M.U.D. are calling on the community to come together to help make a difference for those in need by participating in the 16th annual Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth.

OPPD board elects officers, committee chairs for 2023

OPPD Board of Directors elected members who will serve in leadership roles for 2023.

OPPD solar array will give new life to Douglas County landfill, thanks to grant

The proposed project, known as OPPD-Douglas County SOLUS (Solar on Landfills Utility Scale), is a joint-effort between the utility and Douglas County.

Second of two heavy haul moves to OPPD’s Turtle Creek Station planned for tonight

On Wednesday evening, Dec. 28, OPPD will be moving a natural gas turbine to Turtle Creek Station (TCS), a natural gas generation balancing plant currently under construction.

OPPD Board of Directors approves 2023 budget with slight change to FPPA factor, but no general rate increase

The OPPD Board of Directors approved the $1.9 billion Corporate Operating Plan (COP) at their December monthly meeting.

OPPD conducting helicopter surveys of transmission lines

OPPD will be conducting aerial surveys of various transmission lines and equipment Dec. 15-18.

Second large equipment move to OPPD’s Turtle Creek Station begins Sunday night

Starting Sunday evening, Dec. 11, OPPD will begin moving a second simple-cycle generator and turbine set to Turtle Creek Station (TCS), a natural gas generation balancing plant currently under construction.

OPPD’s new Customer Assistance Program pilot offers new form of utility bill assistance

Omaha Public Power District is seeking qualified customers to enlist in a new pilot – the Customer Assistance Program (CAP).

OPPD offers safety tips on National Christmas Lights Day

Follow this guidance to help keep your holidays merry, bright and, most importantly, safe.

Registration open for 16th Annual Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth, with new options for 2023

The annual Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth is taking place Saturday, March 4, 2023 to raise money for greatly-needed utility assistance programs.

OPPD’s preliminary 2023 budget contains no general rate increase, but proposes small fuel and purchased power factor increase to keep up with rising costs

OPPD leaders presented their preliminary $1.9 billion Corporate Operating Plan (COP) for 2023 to the Board of Directors at Tuesday's committee meetings. The plan would hold general rates steady; however, it does include a modest fuel and purchased power factor increase to keep up with the rising costs of fuel and purchased power.

New ‘Find the Why!’ contest with OPPD challenges students to design a clean energy campaign

Middle school, high school, and college students from across Nebraska and the country are invited to take part in a contest to come up with their own clean energy campaigns.

OPPD set to move turbine to new gas plant site in Sarpy County on Sunday night

OPPD is planning to move a large simple-cycle combustion turbine on Nov. 6. 

Heavy move starts Sunday night as part of OPPD’s Turtle Creek Station construction

On Oct. 30 and Nov. 1, and then again in December, OPPD will begin moving heavy equipment to Turtle Creek Station. 

OPPD continues environmental stewardship efforts, reports progress to board

At the October meetings for the OPPD Board of Directors, utility management provided an update on the environmental portion of our mission to deliver affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services.