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January 21, 2019, Overton, NV – The seven trustees of the Overton Power District (OPD) began their first meeting of the year on Wednesday, Jan. 16, by standing to take the oath of office as they all started a new

January 22, 2019, Overton, NV – Overton Power District No. 5 customers suffered a major power outage on Monday, January 21, 2019. The outage, which began at 8:00 AM and stretched late into the afternoon, affected all customers of the

December 3, 2018, Overton, NV. America’s rural communities are home to millions of men and women who have served in our armed forces, many of whom are living with a disability. In 2019, Overton Power District No. 5 is teaming

October 29, 2018 Mesquite, NV. Overton Power District No. 5 Board of Trustees Jack Nelson, Mike Young, and Judy Metz were recognized at the last board meeting held on October 17, 2018, in Mesquite, NV, for successfully completing the National

September 20, 2018, Mesquite, NV – Overton Power District #5 is currently accepting applications to be considered a host-site for an Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station in Mesquite, NV. The District was awarded on September 5, 2018, two grants from

September 11, 2018, Overton, NV – Overton Power District No. 5 was awarded on September 5, 2018, two grants from the Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy (GOE) to fund the construction of two Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations alongside the

August 29, 2018, Mesquite, NV – The Overton Power District #5 has found yet another way to get vital information to its customers. A new Emergency Alert System will send a text message to customers giving the most current information

August 20, 2018, Mesquite, NV – The Overton Power District Board of Trustees voted to use a portion of the district’s reserve funds to pay down a significant part of its debt.

August 20, 2018, Mesquite, NV – The Overton Power District is on solid footing and is performing well in comparison to other utilities in Nevada and across the nation. This was according to an annual Key Ratio Trend Analysis released

June 26, 2018, Overton, NV. The Overton Power District #5, Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the signing of the General Manager, Mendis Cooper, to a new 5-year contract. Mr. Cooper has been serving as General Manager for 5