In recognition of National Hydropower Day …
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. The Grand River Dam Authority is proud to join with the National Hydropower Association in recognizing August 24 as “National Hydropower Day” across the country. Of course, GRDA has been in the business of producing renewable, hydroelectric power for over 80 years now. […]
GRDA by the numbers
By the numbers … Six: that is the number of hydroelectric-turbine generators inside the Pensacola Dam powerhouse. GRDA has been producing renewable hydroelectricity at the facility for over 80 years (Lee Buchsbaum/LMB Photography).Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. With schools now back in session and students across the […]
Start the new semester with electric safety
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Thousands of students across the region are slowly shifting from summer mode back into a more structured school routine. That means many may also be setting up new workstations at home, in a classroom or perhaps in a dorm room. If that is […]
Showcasing STEM careers
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. The Grand River Dam Authority had the opportunity to showcase its operations to some of the area’s best and brightest in late July, when it played host to a group of students taking part in a special science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) […]
To deliver affordable and reliable electricity…
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. One of the interesting things about electricity is that it is the only real-time commodity bought and sold on the market. In most all cases, it is consumed as it is generated. Because of that, there is a delicate balancing act of supply […]
July is “Lakes Appreciation Month”
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Did you know that July is recognized as “Lakes Appreciation Month” by the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS)? Each year, NALMS sets aside this month to celebrate the important roles lakes play in our everyday lives. Whether as a water supply, flood […]
Rights-of-way and reliability …
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Energy Center. Summertime means mowing time for most of us across Oklahoma, and it is certainly no different for the Grand River Dam Authority. However, one thing that is different is the amount of ground to cover. With over 1,200 miles of rights-of-way (ROW) located […]
Preserving a Grand view…
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. The windows lining one side of the Grand River Dam Authority’s water research laboratory actually look out onto the waters of Grand Lake. That is fitting, considering the purpose of the lab. Created in 1935 to be a “conservation and reclamation district” for […]
Recognizing our summer workforce
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Each summer, the ranks of the Grand River Dam Authority swell slightly with the arrival of a valuable temporary workforce. These summer employees come from several different backgrounds, bring along several different career goals and spend several weeks doing several different jobs. However, […]
Staying cool, saving energy
Power for progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Welcome to June in Oklahoma! As the temperatures climb and we all look for ways to stay cool, many air conditioners and fans are suddenly working overtime. If that is the case in your household, the Grand River Dam Authority hopes you will […]