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Padmount transformer

That green box in your back yard serves a very important purpose in delivering power to your home.

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Is your meter easy and safe to access?

OPPD meter technicians need to access customers' electric meters for a variety of reasons; these tips will help you make sure yours is unobstructed and safe to access.

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Why can birds safely sit on power lines?

Whether a bird is safe sitting on a power line comes down to how they are perched there.

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Video: Do you know the difference between types of power lines?

Transmission lines and distribution power lines have unique jobs within the electric system. Watch this video to learn more.

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What you need to know about portable home generators

You may be tempted to purchase a generator in the event of a power outage. Remember these tips to operate it safely.

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Bucket trucks keep OPPD lineworkers on the move

Bucket trucks are versatile vehicles, giving OPPD's line technicians the ability to tackle a variety of jobs in a variety of conditions each day.

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