OPPD Elkhorn Service Center - Operations Center in Elkhorn, Nebraska

OPPD Elkhorn Service Center is an operations center located at 1101 N 180th St, Elkhorn, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) network, which serves a large customer base across eastern Nebraska. As an operations center, it plays a key role in managing the local electric grid and ensuring reliable power distribution. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards, which mandate cybersecurity and physical security measures for grid operators. The NAICS codes associated with this facility (221118, 221119, 221122) indicate involvement in electric power distribution and related services. Typical operations centers of this scale manage regional grid control, outage response, and maintenance coordination. OPPD Elkhorn Service Center contributes to the resilience of the regional power grid, supporting over 800,000 customers. Its location in Elkhorn, a growing suburban area, underscores its role in meeting increasing energy demands. The facility's adherence to NERC CIP standards ensures robust protection against cyber threats and operational disruptions.

The facility operates in the Great Plains region, characterized by extreme weather events such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, and winter storms. These conditions necessitate robust grid management and rapid response capabilities. As an operations center, its environmental impact is primarily indirect, through enabling efficient power distribution and reducing outage durations. The facility's cybersecurity measures under NERC CIP help protect against threats that could disrupt service and cause environmental harm from uncontrolled grid failures.