Spring cleaning and electrical safety
The temperature may still be moving up and down the thermometer, but the calendar does say spring has officially arrived. That means many of us will soon turn our attention to spring cleaning projects. If your plans include clearing the winter clutter out of your house, the Grand River Dam Authority wants to remind […]
Is your dock’s electric system ready for summer?
The arrival of spring has many lake enthusiasts turning their attention back to the water and the promise of long summer days ahead. For many, those days at the lake will include a lot of time spent on the dock. If that is part of your plan, the Grand River Dam Authority wants to share […]
Spring forward with energy savings
Daylight saving time makes its official return to Oklahoma at 2AM on Sunday, March 12, when we all “spring forward” by moving our clocks up one hour. While we all may lose one hour of sleep that night, over the long term the time change will equal more light in the evenings and, when it […]
Highlighting our feathered friends
What do Canada Geese, Blue-winged Teals, Lesser Scaups and even Great Egrets have in common? At one time or another, all these feathered friends have paid a visit to the Grand River Dam Authority’s Grand River Energy Center (GREC). Since the facility began operations in the 1980s, its ponds and other acreage have been havens […]
Boating in winter? Keep these tips in mind
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. While the temperatures and the shoreline scenery may be different in the winter, many still consider this time of the year to be perfect for a boat ride across the waters of Grand or Hudson lakes. However, because safe boating is something that […]
2023 GRDA Safe Boating Courses
It may be the midst of winter but with the promise of spring and summer weather coming in just a few months, it is a good time to begin preparations for warm days spent on the boat, enjoying Grand Lake and Lake Hudson. As you make those preparations, be sure to keep boating safety a […]
Supporting our hometown celebrations
Power for Progress … a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Usually, you see the Grand River Dam Authority Police boats floating on the waters of Grand Lake and Lake Hudson or perhaps down the scenic Illinois River. However, during the holiday season, our officers change things up just a bit. As in […]
Holiday decoration safety
Tis the season to trim the tree and string the lights. However, as you are putting up those colorful decorations around the house, it is important to keep some electric safety tips in mind. Here are Twelve Holiday Safety Tips, from the Electric Safety Foundation International. Your friends at GRDA want you to stay safe […]
Holiday lights and energy efficiency
The holiday lights are going up everywhere and shining through the night, which likely means a little more electric usage for most of us. However, even with the extra lights and other holiday-related activities requiring more energy use (like baking), it’s still possible to conserve some electricity. Although we have shared the following information before, […]
Powerful competition
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Electric line workers from Oklahoma public power communities (municipally owned electric utilities) across the state came together in Edmond late last month for competition, comradery and, most importantly, safety’s sake. They also came to rodeo … sort of. It was the annual Municipal […]