OPPD to add 900 megawatts to meet increasing demand
Mar 23, 2025 · Nearly 90% of OPPD's projected new demand is coming from business enterprises, like data centers, that are heavy energy users.
OPPD board approves rate increase for 2026 - Omaha World-Herald
Dec 19, 2025 · OPPD to begin installing AMI meters that can report outages The Omaha Public Power District board, on a 6-2 vote Thursday, approved an average rate increase of 6.3% that …
OPPD study says coal is safe in North Omaha but experts raise …
Dec 19, 2025 · Some researchers who have studied health risks from coal-burning power plants recently questioned aspects of an OPPD-commissioned study into the North Omaha power plant.
Photos: OPPD celebrates new facilities with ribbon cutting and …
Sep 4, 2025 · OPPD celebrated after it unveiled its two newest generation facilities, Turtle Creek Station and Standing Bear Lake Station. In addition they broke ground for a third station to …
OPPD welcome Turtle Creek, Standing Bear Lake stations to …
Sep 4, 2025 · OPPD board members and special guests break ground for a third 225-megawatt turbine at Turtle Creek Station in Papillion on Thursday.
Blizzard conditions hit Omaha metro; thousands without power
Mar 19, 2025 · One day after a blizzard snapped 270 OPPD utility poles and left tens of thousands of customers without electricity, progress is being made to…
OPPD proposes rate increase for 2026 - Omaha World-Herald
Dec 26, 2025 · OPPD opened its newest generation facilities with a ribbon cutting ceremony as well as a ground breaking for a third one to be built Seeking to keep up with unprecedented …
Early morning storm causes extensive damage in Omaha metro
A large thunderstorm and strong winds left tens of thousands in eastern Nebraska without power Saturday morning.
Why OPPD will be changing out your electric meter
Aug 26, 2025 · Some 90% of utilities nationwide already use the type of meter OPPD is deploying. But the swap out comes at a time when OPPD's existing meters are approaching …
Historic July 31 storm cost OPPD about $30 million, utility to be ...
May 5, 2025 · The July 31 windstorm, which caused the largest outage in the Omaha Public Power District's history, cost the utility an estimated $30 million, OPPD officials said Tuesday.