OPD5 recently broke ground on a new solar garden that is being built inside its Dinosaur substation located by the Pulte Del Webb area in Mesquite. The contractor overseeing construction is Las Vegas-based Robco Electric, Inc., which began work on the solar power project in mid-January. Construction is expected to be completed in early February, OPD5 officials said. The … [Read more...] about OPD5 Breaks Ground on Another Solar Power Project
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OPD5 to Reopen Its Offices to the Public on Feb. 22
OPD5 announced it will be reopening its offices in Overton and Mesquite to the public on Feb. 22 while continuing to implement a wide range of health and safety enhancements to protect its customers and employees. OPD5 closed public access to its offices and facilities at the end of November and announced at the beginning of January that they would remain closed to the … [Read more...] about OPD5 to Reopen Its Offices to the Public on Feb. 22
OPD5 Extends Temporary Office Closure Due to COVID-19
OPD5 has extended the temporary closure of both its Overton and Mesquite offices to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. OPD5 closed public access to its offices and facilities at the end of November and announced Tuesday that those offices will remain closed to the public until at least Feb. 10, in compliance with Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak’s 30-day extension of a … [Read more...] about OPD5 Extends Temporary Office Closure Due to COVID-19
OPD5 Announces Temporary Office Closure Due to COVID-19
OPD5 has announced the temporary closure of both the Overton and Mesquite offices in order to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Beginning Monday, Nov. 30, OPD5 will close public access to its offices and facilities and plans to reopen Monday, Dec. 14. Customers who have essential business needs that cannot be conducted electronically, such as new customers signing up for … [Read more...] about OPD5 Announces Temporary Office Closure Due to COVID-19
Board Trustee Douglas Waite Receives NREA Certificate of Appreciation
OPD5 Board Trustee Douglas Waite recently received the Nevada Rural Electric Association (NREA) Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his exemplary service and contributions to the association. The mission of the NREA is to advocate on behalf of its members throughout Nevada and to promote the value of democratically governed not-for-profit utility service. Waite … [Read more...] about Board Trustee Douglas Waite Receives NREA Certificate of Appreciation
Board Trustee Jack Nelson Received NRECA Director Gold Certificate
OPD5 Board Trustee Jack Nelson recently fulfilled all the requirements earning the National Rural Electric Association (NRECA) Director Gold Certificate and lapel pin. Director Gold is a NRECA certificate program geared toward directors who are committed to continuing their education beyond the Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate (CCD) and the Board Leadership … [Read more...] about Board Trustee Jack Nelson Received NRECA Director Gold Certificate
OPD5 Board Trustee Richard Jones Receives Nreca Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate
OPD5 Board Trustee Richard Jones recently earned his Credentialed Cooperative Director (CCD) certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), which represents over 900 consumer-owned, not-for-profit electric providers in the United States. The CCD prepares directors to fulfill their fiduciary duty as elected officials serving on behalf of their … [Read more...] about OPD5 Board Trustee Richard Jones Receives Nreca Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate
OPD5 Continues to Implement Safety Protocols Amid COVID-19
OVERTON, Nevada – OPD5’s offices in Overton and Mesquite remain open to the public as it continues to comply with public health recommendations and updated COVID-19 guidelines issued by Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, including requiring its staff and customers to wear face coverings inside OPD5 facilities. OPD5 will continue following all public health recommendations from … [Read more...] about OPD5 Continues to Implement Safety Protocols Amid COVID-19
OPD5 Welcomes Back Customers by Implementing Office Reopening Guidelines
OVERTON, Nevada – OPD5 announced it will be reopening its offices in Overton and Mesquite to the public on June 8 while implementing a wide range of health and safety enhancements to protect its customers and employees. Both offices will be open to the public with revised hours from 8 a.m. to noon. This is considered to be Phase II of OPD5’s reopening plan with additional … [Read more...] about OPD5 Welcomes Back Customers by Implementing Office Reopening Guidelines
OPD5 Updates Customer Service Policy in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Overton, Nevada - Out of concern for the health, safety and financial well-being of the communities it serves, OPD5 will be implementing several changes to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and best serve customers. Effective March 20, 2020, in accordance with the guidelines put forth by Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, OPD5 has chosen to close public access to its … [Read more...] about OPD5 Updates Customer Service Policy in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
OPD5 Earns Upgraded Fitch Rating
OVERTON, Nevada – Fitch Ratings has upgraded Overton Power District #5 (OPD5), a not-for-profit power provider in the northeastern part of Clark County, from an A- to an A rating, recognizing what OPD5 executives said is its increasingly strong and stable financial performance. Fitch Ratings, the New York-based national bond credit rating company, announced Feb. 10 that it … [Read more...] about OPD5 Earns Upgraded Fitch Rating
Chairwoman of the Board for OPD5 Received NRECA Director Gold Certificate
Mesquite, Nevada - Judy Metz, chairwoman of the board of trustees for OPD5, was recognized at the February board meeting held in Mesquite on February 19, for earning the National Rural Electric Association (NRECA) Director Gold Certificate and lapel pin. Overton Power District #5 (OPD5), is a not-for-profit power provider for the Moapa and Virgin Valleys. To earn the … [Read more...] about Chairwoman of the Board for OPD5 Received NRECA Director Gold Certificate