It all adds up to meet the mission
With schools back in session and students all across the region once again studying reading, writing and arithmetic, we thought it would be a suitable time to write about a few numbers of our own. As you read them, we do hope you can see how the many facets of the Grand River Dam Authority […]
Ready to Respond
Sometimes it happens because of the weather, sometimes it happens because of an animal, sometimes it happens because of an accident and sometimes it may happen because of an equipment failure for other reasons. The point is electrical outages can occur for a number of reasons. That is why it is so important for utilities […]
Electric safety for the new semester
Many area students return to the classroom this week or in the coming week. As that happens, families across Oklahoma are also moving back into their “school” routines and bidding goodbye to summer days. However, before we all get too settled into our new schedules, it’s a great time to revisit some important electric safety […]
Important contributors in the summertime
Every summer, the Grand River Dam Authority’s facilities become the backdrop for valuable work experience as summer employees temporarily join the workforce to supply an important helping hand. They arrive from several different backgrounds, with several different career goals and spend their summer days doing several different types of jobs. Some are familiar faces, some […]
Tips to keep you cool, efficiently
As temperatures across Oklahoma start to approach the 90s on a more consistent basis, we know the hottest days of summer are likely just around the corner. That means across the area, many air conditioners and fans will be putting in extra hours. If that is the case in your household, the Grand River Dam […]
GRDA and MidAmerica
While the abundant and reliable electricity produced by the Grand River Dam Authority helps to power thousands of homes in Oklahoma communities, it also helps to move Oklahoma industry forward. In fact, ever since the creation of the MidAmerica Industrial Park in 1960, GRDA power has been a key part of this hub of Oklahoma […]
Safety tips for springtime, stormy weather
Sunshine, rain, high winds, tornados, hail, thunder and lightning. It may look like a list of different types of weather conditions but in Oklahoma, we all know it could simply be the events of one single day. With the arrival of spring, so comes the arrival of spring weather to our state, meaning that storms […]
Spring cleaning and electrical safety
Does warmer weather put you in a spring-cleaning mood? If your plans include clearing up the winter clutter in your kitchen, laundry room or utility room, the Grand River Dam Authority also reminds you that it is a good time to perform some springtime electrical inspections. The following tips from our friends at the Electrical […]
Saving daylight and saving energy
We all “sprang forward” this past weekend with the initiation of Daylight-Saving Time (DST). Each year, this move of the clocks takes place, giving us all a little more sunlight in the evenings. For many of us, that means more time spent outdoors, in the backyard, on the water or enjoying a number of other […]
Dock talk …
Every year at this time, when the thoughts of many lake enthusiasts turn to warmer days on the water, the Grand River Dam Authority poses the question: What’s up with your dock? With the busy lake season just around the corner, it’s an important question for dock owners, sellers, and buyers on Grand and Hudson […]