Line Items Portal Provides Access to OPPD Info from Home Retirees and employees can access certain benefits information, OPPD News and other info on their home computers through a secured-access portal. To access the portal, type oppdathome.com in your Internet browser (be sure to spell out the word “at”), then follow the instructions for creating a user ID and password. Information Technology recently upgraded the portal so that the information you access is customized, based on whether you are a retiree or an active employee. Active employees must create a new user ID to access the portal. Network log-ins will not give you access. The portal features an easy way to recover your user ID or reset a forgotten password. If you need help, please call the IT Help Desk at 402-636-3848.
Special Interest Rate Offer for Energy Efficiency The Nebraska Energy Office, along with Nebraska lenders enrolled in the Dollar and Energy Saving Loan program – a revolving loan program for energy-efficiency improvements – have lowered interest rates to 2.5 percent. The effort, effective through Dec. 31, is intended to help stimulate the economy and help Nebraskans make energy-efficiency improvements to homes and businesses. The 2.5 percent interest rate applies to energyefficiency, renewable energy and telecommunications projects, and to ENERGY STAR-certified home electronics and office equipment. For more information, go to www.neo.ne.gov/loan/index.html.
Ten for Ten This year marks the tenth consecutive year OPPD residential customers have placed the utility among the best in the nation in providing top quality and reliable customer service. Respondents to the J. D. Power & Associates 2010 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Survey recently ranked OPPD highest among midsize utility companies in the Midwest region. “Winning an award like this does not just happen,” noted OPPD Vice President Tim Burke. “It happens because of all the hard work and effort put in by those who have made exceeding the expectations of OPPD customers a priority. “And, when you win something like this for 10 straight years, other people, especially those in the industry, notice,” Tim added. “We have set the bar high, and others are asking how we did it.”
EAP Online Auction is Nov. 5-12 Here’s a chance to start your Christmas shopping, support a good cause and have fun at the same time. As a fundraiser for the Energy Assistance Program, the EAP Online Auction takes place Nov. 5-12. OPPD’s Corporate Communications Division coordinates the auction, with support from employees and area businesses that donate auction items. Auction item categories include: Apparel & Accessories, Collectibles, Dining, Entertainment Packages, Health/Beauty/Spa, Hotel Getaways, Home, Jewelry, Pet, Sports, Sports Memorabilia, Services and more. • To view sale items or make a bid, type http://eapauction.cmarket.com in your Internet browser. • Create a user ID and password the first time you log on, then continue to use these on return visits to the site. • Your user name will be visible to others. If this is a concern, please create a user name other than your real name. • You also must enter valid credit card information on this secure site. However, OPPD will NOT process the payment on your card. • After you bid on an item, you will automatically be notified if someone outbids you. • You can bid on multiple items without leaving the site. • High bidders will be notified when the auction closes. • Items will be available for pick-up the week of Nov. 15. • If you have questions, call Judi Martin of Corporate Communications at 402-636-3654.
Two Changes Made to 401(k)/457 Plans Effective Oct. 22, OPPD changed the share class of the Blackrock Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio to reduce the expenses associated with the fund. The fund remains the same, but because the share class changed, the stock ticker symbol changed from BPRAX to BPLBX. Also effective Oct. 22, OPPD replaced the American Funds Money Market Fund with the Vanguard Prime Money Market Fund. Thus, the American Funds Money Market Fund (AFAXX) automatically transferred over to Vanguard Prime Money Market Fund (VMRXX) on that date. You can access your account online at go-retire.com/investmentgoldonline or by calling the automated voice response unit at 1-800-716-3742. If you have questions about these changes, call First National Bank at 1-866-290-1134. If you have investment allocation questions, call The Regency Group at 402-445-6464. November/December 2010 Flash 1