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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: 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: 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: 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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Electricity 101: Distributing power to neighborhoods like yours

Distribution lines carry electricity from substations to surrounding neighborhoods, bringing it one step closer to the homes and businesses served by OPPD.

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