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 proposes rate increase for 2026 - Omaha World-Herald
Nov 20, 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 …
Power outages in Omaha area caused by winds from Iowa storms
Sep 4, 2025 · Timelapse: OPPD restores power to Omaha metro after historic outage. Timelapse provided by OPPD High winds from storms rolling through Iowa late Sunday and early Monday …
Rate hikes for electric power expected as OPPD approves $2 billion ...
Sep 21, 2024 · Energy users in Omaha and eastern Nebraska can expect rate hikes after OPPD approved a $2 billion expansion plan. The utility is doubling its size due to an expected huge
Voter guide: Get to know candidates running for OPPD board
Oct 24, 2024 · From why they are running to their top priorities, get to know the candidates running for the Omaha Public Power District Board.
OPPD to reconsider retiring North Omaha coal-fired power units
Nov 18, 2025 · The conversion of the last two coal-fired units at OPPD's North Omaha station is scheduled to take place by the end of 2026. But continued growth in electric demand has
OPPD celebrates new renewable energy sources, wrestles with …
Oct 27, 2025 · A rapidly changing industry with record electricity demand is complicating Omaha Public Power District's task of meeting energy demand, reducing emissions and keeping rates …
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.
OPPD sought conservation push after coal plants shut down
Jan 15, 2024 · OPPD asked customers to conserve energy Sunday after icing of intakes on the Missouri River took its coal-fired power plants offline.
'This can take some time': Omaha's power recovery from …
The powerful storm that packed hurricane-like 90 mph wind gusts knocked out power to 218,332 OPPD residential and business customers across eastern Nebraska. That’s more than half of …