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March 2010

OPPD Board Previews New Look of Bills
The Omaha Public Power District Board of Directors got a preview of a new look for OPPD’s bills at their meeting today....more

Nation's Best Lineworkers Compete in Omaha
Midland area residents have the chance to see what is considered the foremost showcase of utility lineworker skill and knowledge as the Public Power Lineworkers’ Rodeo comes to Omaha Saturday, March 27, from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. ...more

OPPD to Receive ENERGY STAR Recognition
The Omaha Public Power District has been tapped to receive a special award during the national ENERGY STAR awards ceremony on Thursday, March 18, 2010, in Washington DC. ..more

February 2010

OPPD, MCC, and EPA Partner to Bring First of Its Kind Energy Efficiency Class to Omaha
Businesses looking to save on their energy budget have a new opportunity in Omaha...more

OPPD Names Hansen Newest Vice President
The Omaha Public Power District has announced the appointment of Jon T. Hansen as Vice President of Energy Production and Marketing....more

At OPPD, Sustainability More Than Buzzword
The Omaha Public Power District has documented the results of its commitment to the environment and renewable energy. ...more

New Equipment to Mean Increased Safety and Reliability for OPPD
Reliability issues led the Omaha Public Power District Board of Directors today to approve replacing equipment parts for some of the motors used in of one of North Omaha Generating Station’s five units....more

January 2010

Energy Savings Achieved in OPPD Project
Commercial customers of the Omaha Public Power District will be saving more than 7 million kilowatt-hours and about $400,000 each year, thanks to a program the utility rolled out last February. ...more

New Officers for 2010 to Lead OPPD Board 
The Board of Directors of the Omaha Public Power District has selected its officers for 2010....more

OPPD Announces Doghman as New Vice President
The Omaha Public Power District has announced the appointment of Mohamad Doghman as Vice President of Transmission and Distribution Engineering and Operations. ...more

OPPD Approves Purchase Agreement for Additional Wind Energy 
The Omaha Public Power District Board of Directors has approved a power purchase agreement expected to substantially increase the district’s renewable energy portfolio....more

OPPD Advises: Look Up Before Raking 
The winter weather has a number of area residents purchasing roof rakes to clear snow from their roofs. Many of the tools have long, metal handles and, with the rake on the end, are top-heavy....more

OPPD Offers New Video Energy Library Online
Ever wonder about the best ways to reduce the energy you use to heat and cool your home without sacrificing personal comfort? ...more

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Company Information

The Omaha Public Power District is one of the largest publicly owned electric utilities in the United States, serving more than 300,000 customers in 13 southeast Nebraska counties. It was organized as a political subdivision of the State of Nebraska in 1946. Policies and rates are set by an eight-member Board of Directors elected by the people in the areas served... more

• Management - Information on OPPD's president and vice presidents
• Board Members - Information on OPPD's board members
• OPPD History - Learn how OPPD began and developed
• Quick Facts - Population served, generating facts and more
• Annual Report - OPPD's annual financial report
• Photo and Logo library - OPPD-related photos for use

• Nuclear Emergency Planning Information - Handout distributed to those in the vicinity of OPPD's nuclear power plant (PDF document will open in a new window)

• Pandemic Planning - Learn what OPPD is doing to prepare for a possible U.S. influenza pandemic.
  

Industry Links

• APPA - The American Public Power Association is the service organization for the nation's public power utilities
• DOE - The U.S. Department of Energy
• EPRI - The Electric Power Research Institute is a non-profit energy research consortium for the benefit of utility members, their customers and society
• Nebraska Energy Office - The Nebraska Energy Office promotes the efficient, economic and environmentally responsible use of energy
• NEI - The Nuclear Energy Institute is the policy organization of the nuclear energy and technologies industry
• NRC - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulates U.S. commercial nuclear power plants and the civilian use of nuclear materials