



Staying engaged in community causes This article was originally published in our January 2026 Watts Up E-newsletter. To read the full newsletter click here. OPD5 has long placed an emphasis on being fully involved in the communities it serves. District staff have traditionally…
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Across the U.S., the demand for power is climbing at one of the fastest rates in decades. As the economy becomes more reliant on electricity and data centers continue to sprout up in many parts of the country, rural electric…

“Don’t be like Freddy!” That was a frequent refrain voiced by members of the OPD5 line crew when they visited the fifth grade students at Virgin Valley Elementary School on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Freddy is a gaunt and…

OPD5 CEO/General Manager MeLisa Garcia was among about two dozen Mesquite community leaders who met with Rep. Steven Horsford on Friday, Jan. 29 at the Mesquite STEAM Center.