National Hydropower Day 2022
The Grand River Dam Authority is proud to join with the National Hydropower Association (NHA) in recognizing Wednesday, August 24, as National Hydropower Day. The day is set aside as a time to share more information about the many benefits of hydroelectricity, which is the nation’s second largest renewable energy source. In Oklahoma, GRDA has […]
Electric safety and a new school year
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. It’s that time of year again, when classrooms, dorm rooms and school campuses are filling up. As we prepare to shift from summer mode back into a more structured school routine, it’s also a great time for some electric safety education. Whether your […]
Guarding the Grand Watershed
An aerial view of the confluence of the Neosho and Spring Rivers in far Northeast Oklahoma.Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. The Grand River truly belongs to Oklahoma. Flowing for roughly 125 miles in a southwesterly direction, winding through the Ozark Mountain foothills, before giving itself to the larger […]
Keeping the hot out and the cool in
It is usually in the winter months, when the blustery winds are blowing, that we are reminded of the importance of weatherizing our homes to seal leaks and keep the cold weather outdoors. However, during a hot Oklahoma summer it is also important to consider weatherization, this time to keep the cool air in. This […]
GRDA’s Salina Pumped Storage Project: Unique Generation Resource
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Located in the hills southeast of Salina, Oklahoma, on the Saline Creek arm of Lake Hudson, the Salina Pumped Storage Project (SPSP) is a unique facility that plays a vital role in the Grand River Dam Authority’s overall electricity production. Built in the […]
Proud to partner with Oklahoma communities
As a proud member of 26 chambers of commerce, economic development and marketing associations across Oklahoma, the Grand River Dam Authority is right at home in Oklahoma hometowns. Whether those communities are located around the lakes GRDA manages or they are the public power communities that receive reliable, abundant GRDA wholesale electricity, the Authority’s connections […]
GRDA’s summertime team
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Every summer they arrive at Grand River Dam Authority facilities, from several different backgrounds and several different hometowns. Some are familiar faces, some are brand new, but all become part of Team GRDA, at least for a few months. They mow the grass, […]
Heading to the water? Wear your life jacket.
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. With over 70,000 surface acres of Grand Lake and Hudson Lake waters and the scenic Illinois River under its control, the Grand River Dam Authority’s commitment to stewardship of Oklahoma’s natural resources and popular recreational areas is broad. Whether you are sailing on […]
Cool and efficient in summer temps
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. 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 all across the area, many air conditioners and fans will be putting in the […]
Electrical safety tips for boat owners
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. The month of May is recognized as National Electric Safety Month, but it is also the month leading up to the busy boating season at the Grand River Dam Authority’s Grand and Hudson lakes. With that in mind, we wanted to take this […]