Current News Releases
August 2010
Fort Calhoun Station to Sound Siren System
The Omaha Public Power District will test the siren alert system around the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Power Station on Wednesday, August 25, 2010....more
OPPD to Sell New Revenue Bonds
The Omaha Public Power District could turn to the national, and maybe the international, bond markets to finance a portion of the district’s construction needs over the next two years....more
July 2010
New Date and Time for OPPD Board Meeting in August
The Omaha Public Power District is advising customers that the OPPD Board of Directors will hold its August board meeting at a different time and in a different location than normally scheduled....more
OPPD Promotes Schmitz to Division Manager
The Omaha Public Power District has announced the appointment of Steven T. Schmitz as Division Manager of Information Technology effective July 25....more
OPPD Crews to Assist MidAmerican Restore Its System
Eighteen Omaha Public Power District workers are in Des Moines, Iowa, today to assist MidAmerican Energy in bringing power to customers who were left in the dark this weekend after high winds and lightning swept through the area....more
OPPD Makes System Improvements
The Omaha Public Power District is in the process of increasing the amount of carbon-free power it generates from its Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station. ...more
OPPD Customers Make It 10 in 2010
Omaha Public Power District customers made it ten in a row for their electric utility, according to the latest news release from J.D. Power & Associates. ...more
June 2010
OPPD to Maintain Regional Communications System
The Omaha Public Power District is joining hands with Douglas, Washington and Sarpy counties in Nebraska and Pottawattamie County in Iowa on a new agreement....more
Bellevue Schools Earn OPPD Energy-Efficiency Award
Tight budgets mean school districts must be creative in finding ways to save money in operations so they will have more to spend on teaching students....more
May 2010
OPPD Announces New Division Managers
The Omaha Public Power District has announced three recent appointments to positions as division managers within the company....more
OPPD CEO Selected to Chair National Nuclear Group
The Nuclear Energy Institute has announced the re-election of Omaha Public Power District President and CEO W. Gary Gates to a second term as chairman of its board of directors. ...more
OPPD Prepares for Additional Carbon-Free Generation
The Omaha Public Power District Board of Directors took another step today on a journey to provide more carbon-free generation to OPPD customers....more
All-Electric Vehicles Shine at Power Drive Championships
When electric cars start rolling off major assembly lines later this year, a large number of Nebraska and Iowa students will have a head start on the technology....more
OPPD Urges Public to Observe Electric Safety in May
Better weather means more people are out working in their yards and on their homes....more
April 2010
OPPD Tree Grants Beautify & Educate Locally
Combining education, beauty and community service means a triple play for twenty community groups and organizations in the Omaha Public Power District’s territory....more
Eye in Sky Checks for Problems on OPPD Lines
To reduce the chances of problems on its high voltage transmission lines, the Omaha Public Power District is inspecting its rural lines from the air over the next week. ...more
OPPD Promotes Krieser to Division Manager
The Omaha Public Power District has announced the appointment of Gregory A. Krieser as Division Manager of Production Operations effective April 18. ...more
OPPD Project to Replace Aging Equipment
The Omaha Public Power District Board of Directors is taking steps to strengthen the reliability of the utility’s electricity delivery system....more
OPPD Back to Basics in 2009, Annual Report Now Online
Last year was a challenging year for the Omaha Public Power District as symbolized by the cover photo on the District’s 2009 Annual Report. ...more
Source of Information on Saving Energy Recognized
Midland residents looking for ways to save energy can find a recognized source of information in a local utility, the Omaha Public Power District....more
OPPD (In-Lieu-of) Tax Bill Sets Record High
The Omaha Public Power District continues to make significant contributions to the treasuries of the communities it serves. ...more
March 2010
Nation’s Best Lineworkers Head to Omaha
When a storm hits and power lines go down, utility lineworkers head into the weather to restore service. ...more
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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