OPPD updates Douglas County on new plants, transmission projects and smart‑meter rollout

Jul 29, 2025

Omaha Public Power District told the Douglas County Board of Commissioners about new generation and transmission projects, including Turtle Creek Station (450 MW) and a phased smart‑meter rollout that begins with a 10,000‑meter soft launch in the fall; county commissioners asked about rural connectivity and underground lines.

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Representatives of the Omaha Public Power District told the Douglas County Board of Commissioners on July 29 that OPPD is adding dispatchable and renewable generation and will begin a multi‑year smart‑meter replacement program in the region.

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