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WEBEnergy news from Omaha Public Power District. General. OPPD, Google join forces with NextEra on solar and battery project. The partnership will bring additional solar generation and battery storage to OPPD's portfolio to serve growing demand. Read More > General. New agreement provides OPPD with 300 megawatts of wind energy.
OPPD continues efforts on generation expansion
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · OPPD’s latest plans will add 900 MW of simple cycle natural gas generation with fuel oil backup. The district has selected Siemens Energy to provide the new assets, including four SGT6-5000F combustion turbines, capable of producing 225 MW each.
OPPD, Google join forces with NextEra on solar and battery project
WEB6 days ago · The Pierce County Energy Center in northeast Nebraska will serve both OPPD customers and Google with a 420-megawatt solar array and a 170-megawatt, four-hour-duration battery storage system. The project will support Google’s goal to run on carbon-free energy 24 hours a day, seven days a week by …
OPPD celebrates new renewable energy sources, wrestles with …
WEB2 days ago · Timelapse provided by OPPD. The Omaha Public Power District recently celebrated adding two new renewable energy sources to its lineup that are expected to help the utility meet surging demand for ...
OPPD board approves 2024 budget - OPPD - The Wire
WEBOPPD’s board of directors approved a new, $2.1 billion budget on Thursday with a modest general rate increase to help maintain robust, reliable electrical service amid rising costs and growing customer demand.
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WEBOPPD’s first utility-scale solar project, Platteview Solar, is a major milestone. Platteview Solar adds 81 megawatts of power to OPPD’s generation portfolio through a partnership between the utility and the AES Corporation. […]
OPPD provides resource planning update & details new wind …
WEBA mid unprecedented energy demand, a massive effort is underway to double Omaha Public Power District’s generation capacity by the end of this decade. This week, utility leaders shared a report on generation and transmission planning efforts to ensure the district meets its goals and the energy needs of our customers.
OPPD welcomes clean capacity collaboration as part of its reliable ...
WEBOmaha Public Power District (OPPD) is making strides to reliably power the future of Nebraska with a new clean capacity collaboration with Google and NextEra Energy Resources, LLC. 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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WEBAug 17, 2023 · OPPD remains committed to its Power with Purpose (PwP) generation expansion projects. To date, these include Turtle Creek Station (450 megawatts or MW), Standing Bear Lake Station (150 MW), and Platteview Solar (81 MW), with more renewables coming.
OPPD recommends substantial generation additions to meet …
WEBOPPD leaders are recommending to add an additional approximately 2,500 MW (or 2.5 gigawatts) by 2030. “We are confident we can meet this challenge and provide the power our growing communities need, while maintaining the reliability our customer-owners expect and deserve,” said OPPD President & CEO Javier Fernandez.
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