FY23 congressionally directed spending project grid resiliency and modernization project the objective of this project is to improve the reliability and resilience of the electric distribution grid…

The Department of Energy's Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience program (CFDA 81.254) awarded Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) a $16.9 million project grant effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, to enhance the reliability and resilience of the electric distribution grid serving the Omaha, Nebraska area. The project addresses grid vulnerability to weather events while expanding access to affordable and reliable clean energy through three primary infrastructure modernization initiatives: underground cable replacement, overhead conductor replacement, and installation of communicating line reclosers and faulted circuit indicators (FCI). These interconnected improvements will strengthen the distribution system's operational capabilities and reduce service interruptions caused by adverse weather conditions.

OPPD, a government-owned public utility, brings demonstrated expertise in electric infrastructure and utility engineering to execute this congressionally directed spending project. The Grid Infrastructure Deployment and Resilience program, administered through the Department of Energy's Grid Deployment Office, supports electric grid modernization initiatives nationwide designed to enhance transmission capacity, integrate renewable energy resources, and strengthen systems against climate-related disruptions. This three-year project represents a significant investment in critical energy infrastructure resilience for the Omaha region and aligns with the federal government's broader objectives to modernize the nation's electric grid.

FY23 congressionally directed spending project grid resiliency and modernization project the objective of this project is to improve the reliability and resilience of the electric distribution grid for the public. This project will make the U.S. Power grid more resilient to the impacts of weather events and increase access to affordable and reliable clean energy. This project will complete this through three main tasks: 1. Underground cable replacement, 2. Overhead conductor replacement, and 3. Communicating line reclosers/faulted circuit indicators (FCI).