Electricity 101: Restoring power after outages
OPPD has a diligent approach to restoring power, and in this installment of Electricity 101, we take a look at how the process works.
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Electricity 101
Electricity 101: Ensuring a reliable electrical grid
The Southwest Power Pool manages the electrical grid for all or parts of 14 states, helping to ensure reliable power, adequate transmission and competitive prices.
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Electricity 101
Electricity 101: Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy efficiency and energy conservation are two different ways to achieve the same results: reduced energy usage and lower power bills.
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Electricity 101
Electricity 101: Using power in your home
From TVs to laptops to refrigerators, phone chargers, lamps, air conditioners and beyond, our homes are filled with devices that use electricity every day.
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Electricity 101
Electricity 101: Powering your home
In this week's episode, we discuss the final step in delivering electricity to your home.
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Electricity 101
Electricity 101: The right voltage for your home
Electricity passes through multiple transformers before it enters your home. The final transformer lowers the voltage one last time to a level appropriate for your appliances, devices and more.
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