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Thirteen's the lucky number for Omaha Public Power District (OPPD). A subdivision of the Nebraska state government (it's the only all-public-power state), OPPD provides electricity to 13 counties in southeastern Nebraska. It operates and maintains its facilities without tax revenues and raises funds for major construction through bonds. OPPD serves nearly 300,000 residential, commercial, and industrial customers in an area covering 5,000 sq. mi. The utility has a generating capacity of some 2,200 MW, which is powered by nuclear, coal, oil, and natural gas sources. The firm also sells wholesale power to other utilities and offers energy consulting services.
COMPETITION |
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Basin Electric Power Cooperative (dossier)
Nebraska Public Power District (dossier)
NorthWestern Corporation (NOR)
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 567.70
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 8.4%
Employees: 2,298
Revenue per employee: $247,040.91
KEY PEOPLE |
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Fred M. Petersen
CEO
Charles N. Eldred
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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444 S. 16th St. Mall
Omaha, NE 68102
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Phone: 402-636-2000
Fax: 402-636-3955
Online: Web Site
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