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Tag: OPPD employees

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Celebrating Women’s History Month

In observance of Women's History Month, we talked to some of the women who work at OPPD about what led them to the utility, what motivates them and why they enjoy what they do.

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Powerful Life

A new adventure: Mapping OPPD’s future with GIS

Dave Stock, OPPD's manager of Geospatial Technology and Design Support, is leading an effort to find new ways to strengthen OPPD’s electric grid and serve customers using GIS data.

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What It Takes

Data analysts’ roles increasingly vital

As OPPD undergoes a digital transformation, data analysts must be agile to work with a growing pool of data and rapidly developing technology.

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General

Heat the Streets draws record turnout to help raise utility assistance

A record 1,055 participants turned out to support the 17th annual Heat the Streets Run & Walk for Warmth. And according to preliminary results, a record $175,828 was raised for OPPD’s and M.U.D.’s energy assistance programs.

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Powerful Life

Leading the charge to restore power

"It really fills you with purpose”: Sharyl McGuire helped lead OPPD's response to some of the largest storms in the utility's history.

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General

Celebrating Black History Month

As part of OPPD's observance of Black History Month, we asked employees what inspires them, what advice they'd share, and what the month means to them.

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