OPPD welcomes clean capacity collaboration as part of its reliable growth plans
The collaboration will allow OPPD to access 600 megawatts (MW) of wind capacity from NextEra Energy Resource’s High Banks Wind Energy Center.
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OPPD making repairs in storm-devastated neighborhoods, requests the public’s help by keeping a distance from critical work taking place
As of 2 p.m. today, we have restored power to 62% of customers impacted. At that time, more than 4,100 customers remained without power, down from peak of about 10,200 outages.
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OPPD earns top tier customer satisfaction scores
At this week’s committee meetings for the OPPD Board of Directors, utility leaders shared the results of annual residential and business syndicated customer surveys, which gave the utility high marks in customer satisfaction and engagement.
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OPPD conducting aerial survey of transmission lines today
During this work, the public may see a small plane flying near power lines in the Omaha metropolitan area and northward toward a transmission line interconnection in Woodbury County, Iowa.
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OPPD report to board shares how utility continues to put customers first through a variety of assistance programs
At this week’s all-committees meeting of the OPPD Board of Directors, the utility shared its Customer Payment and Affordability Trends report.
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OPPD continues efforts on generation expansion
OPPD is taking the next step to add more generation to keep our electric system reliable and resilient amid unprecedented growth.
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OPPD’s 11th annual Marshmallow Challenge tests students’ innovation during National Engineers Week
OPPD is challenging teams of 5th grade students to build a structure out of only spaghetti, tape and string, topped off with a marshmallow — in 20 minutes or less.
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Upcoming Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth raising critical utility assistance funds to meet growing need in our community
OPPD and MUD are teaming up, for the 17th annual Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth on Saturday, March 2 at Zone 6 in Aksarben Village. Funds raised provide utility bill assistance for customers going through hard financial times.
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Diverse generation, energy conservation helping OPPD power through ongoing extreme cold
As dangerously cold temperatures chill our service territory, OPPD employees are working around the clock to ensure our customers stay safe and warm. Utility leaders shared the district’s efforts in reports to the OPPD Board of Directors during their committee meetings Tuesday, ahead of their monthly board meeting this evening.
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OPPD encourages energy conservation during deep freeze
OPPD is proactively asking our customers to conserve energy today and for the next several days to help keep our systems and your homes and businesses safe and energized. Our teams continue to work around the clock for you.
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Modernized infrastructure, expanded customer offerings prioritized in OPPD’s 2024 budget, which includes modest rate increase
OPPD Board of Directors approved the utility’s $2.1 billion corporate operating plan for 2024. The plan includes a modest general rate increase to help maintain robust and reliable electrical service amid rising costs and growing customer demand.
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Register for Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth by Dec. 31 to receive early bird discount, while helping utility customers in need
The 17th annual Heat the Streets takes place March 2, 2024, at Zone 6 in Aksarben Village, 1911 S. 67th St. in Omaha. Those who sign up by December 31 receive a discounted registration.
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Give the gift of utility assistance this holiday season by registering for Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth
Registration for the 17th annual Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth opens on Friday, November 24. The event takes place March 2, 2024, at Zone 6 in Aksarben Village, 1911 S. 67th St. in Omaha.
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OPPD warns of potential for utility scam calls over the holidays
This time of year, we usually see an increase in reports from customers receiving phone calls and texts from phony utility representatives seeking money.
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OPPD proposes modest rate increase to support continued reliability, overall health of electric system
OPPD is asking its Board of Directors to consider an average 2.5% increase in retail rates across all customer classes for 2024 as part of the utility’s proposed 2024 Corporate Operating Plan (COP).
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OPPD issues request for proposals for potential landfill solar project
OPPD is seeking proposals for the potential development of a landfill solar project, a joint effort with Douglas County, Neb.
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OPPD’s environmental stewardship highlighted in first report to board from utility’s vice president of Sustainability & Environmental Affairs
During the October board meeting, directors accepted the monitoring reports for Strategic Directive 7: Environmental Stewardship and SD 13: Stakeholder Outreach & Engagement.
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OPPD to conduct aerial inspections of transmission lines to keep reliable power flowing to our customers
Starting Monday, Oct. 9, OPPD will be conducting aerial inspections of transmission lines and equipment to help ensure reliability and resiliency of our electric system.
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Arbor Day Foundation awards OPPD with Tree Line USA designation 2023
OPPD has earned an honorable distinction for its commitment to proper urban forest management, including tree planting and care in its service territory.
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OPPD begins another large equipment move Sunday night
Beginning this Sunday, Oct. 1, and again on Sunday, Oct 8, specialized large-equipment movers on behalf of Omaha Public Power District will move two Generator Step-up (GSU) Transformers to the Turtle Creek Station site at 168th & Fairview Rd. in Sarpy County.
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