GRDA Board approves 2021 budget
The Grand River Dam Authority’s 2021 operating budget, highlighted by strong debt service coverage and continued healthy cash reserves was approved by the GRDA Board of Directors at its December 9 meeting in Tulsa. GRDA’s goals for the 2021 budget were to maintain base rates while utilizing cash reserves as efficiently as possible. While […]
Helping our hometowns celebrate
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Usually, Grand River Dam Authority Police boats are found floating on the waters of Grand Lake or Lake Hudson, but throughout December, you probably saw them floating down Main Street too. That is because GRDA is a proud participant in Christmas parades all […]
RFI 42331
This RFI is due February 1, 2021 at 4:45 PM Central Time. All questions concerning the RFI should be directed in writing to Monica Fowler at monica.fowler@grda.com by no later than 5:00 pm CT on January 15, 2021. Any responses will be provided in writing to all prospective responders by no later than 5:00 pm […]
No matter the season … stay away from downed power lines
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. When an ice storm moves through Northeast Oklahoma, it often leaves a trail of frozen damage behind. There are downed power lines, broken poles, and limbs and debris scattered all around. When such things happen, our Grand River Dam Authority crews, like many […]
GRDA involvement in riparian efforts benefitting Illinois River Watershed
The Grand River Dam Authority’s involvement in a program to help improve water quality in the Illinois River Basin, saw large gains in 2020, continuing a boost which began when the Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission (OSRC) merged with GRDA in 2016. Prior to the merger, OSRC was partnering with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) in […]
GRDA Recognized for electric restoration efforts
The Grand River Dam Authority has received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association for its support in electric power restoration efforts following an Oklahoma ice storm and Louisiana hurricane, both in October. In early October, Hurricane Delta struck Louisiana, causing significant damage to the Lafayette Louisiana Utilities (LUS) electric distribution system. Even […]
Tulsa’s Westbrock appointed to GRDA Board
Michael Westbrock (Tulsa) has been appointed to a five-year term on the Grand River Dam Authority Board of Directors by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt. Westbrock replaces outgoing Director Pete Churchwell (Grove). Westbrock holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Florida State University and an MBA from the University of Oklahoma. For over two […]
More electric tips for a safe holiday season
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. The Grand River Dam Authority wants to help you stay safe this holiday season, so in keeping with last week’s theme about holiday energy tips, we thought we would share a few more. Keep these tips – from the Electrical Safety Foundation International […]
Saving energy while celebrating the holidays
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. The holiday season is in full swing, which means glittering, glowing holiday lights are visible all across the area. Of course, along with more lights comes more electricity usage. However, even with the extra lights and other holiday-related activities requiring more energy use […]
GRDA “Guard the Grand” videos now available online
The Grand River Dam Authority’s “Guard the Grand” Watershed Conservation Program, launched earlier this year, now has additional resources online. Video recordings of program workshops held earlier in the year, along with other educational program videos are now available on GRDA’s YouTube channel. The purpose of the “Guard the Grand” program is to inform area […]