Celebrating the holidays in our hometowns
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 across the service area. That tradition continued in 2025, as our team […]
The best decorations are safe decorations …
Holiday decorations can make for a festive atmosphere in your home, but often, they also require extra extension cords and extra attention to make sure things stay safe. While GRDA has already shared some seasonal decorating tips, there are still others that can help ensure a safe holiday season. This week, we pass along a […]
NPPD, OPPD, LES and GRDA Launch Joint Effort to Explore Advanced Nuclear Energy
Columbus/Lincoln/Omaha, Neb. & Tulsa, Okla. – In a collaborative effort that marks a milestone for Nebraska’s and Oklahoma’s energy future — Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), Omaha Public Power District (OPPD), Lincoln Electric System (LES) and Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) — have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form the Great Plains New […]
Efficient and safe holiday lighting
It’s that time of year again. Time for many of us to decorate our houses with colorful lights to help illuminate the holiday season. However, for many, that also means a little bit of extra electricity usage in the coming weeks. If that is the case in your household, the Grand River Dam Authority hopes […]
Kitchen safety tips for the holiday season
With a couple of days until Thanksgiving 2025’s arrival, many are already planning for the big feast. Of course, that will likely mean extra time in the kitchen, as many are working to prepare the turkey and all the trimmings. If plenty of meal prep and cooking is in your near future, you may want […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING SSS 20, LLC
The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM regarding the commercial application for SSS 20, LLC. The meeting will be held at GRDA’s Ecosystems & Education Center, 420 E Highway 28, Langley, OK 74350. The purpose of this meeting is to obtain public comments […]
Powering Oklahoma for 85 years
The year 2025 brings another special milestone in the history of the Grand River Dam Authority’s Pensacola Dam. This year, the dam marks 85 years of service to Oklahoma. As the state’s first hydroelectric facility, the dam has been producing renewable electric power for GRDA customers since its 1940 completion. The dam is located in […]
GRDA announces temporary drawdown of Holway Reservoir
In order to complete a maintenance project at its Salina Pumped Storage Project, the Grand River Dam Authority is announcing that a temporary drawdown of the W.R. Holway Reservoir is underway. The reservoir, also known as Chimney Rock Reservoir, is part of GRDA’s Salina Pumped Storage Project (SPSP) hydroelectric facility, located along the Salina Creek […]
Celebrating Public Power Week 2025
It exists in 49 of the United States, can be found in over 2,000 communities nationwide and is a time-tested means of local service that, collectively, meets the electric needs of 48 million Americans. It is called public power, and it is alive and well in the cities and towns that own and operate their own […]
Stay safe, no matter the season
It may be a little bit early to think about parking the lawnmower for the remainder of the year, but there has been a touch of fall in the air in recent weeks and soon enough, the calendar will make it official. As one season gives way to the next, it is always appropriate to […]