Plant maintenance marathon wraps up
For 100 days, OPPD’s fossil generation units got a tune-up so they are ready for customers during the heat of summer.
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Tips for landscaping around transformers
“Gee, it sure would be great to camouflage that green metal box in my yard,” you think to yourself while planning your
Video: Program keeps poles healthy, reliable
OPPD’s pole inspection program replaces worn poles, ensuring reliable power for customers and safety for line workers.
Video: Why are some power lines underground?
When OPPD decides where to place power lines, it considers many factors. OPPD engineer Matt Peterson explains.
Video: The difference between power lines
Transmission lines and distribution power lines have unique jobs within the electric system. Watch this video to learn more.
Ice has weighty effect on power lines
See how OPPD prepares for the damaging effects of ice and wind on power lines – and how wind alone can be just as dangerous.
Upgrades position STP for future growth
OPPD is leading the way by evaluating potential future development needs with its latest transmission project.
Tree maintenance: Whose responsibility is it?
Should the homeowner or the utility trim trees? When it comes to encroaching on power lines, it depends on the tree’s location.
Complex calculations in crunch time
Quick thinking, problem-solving are key for employees in Substation Protection and Automation while troubleshooting an issue.
Infographic: Squirrel, storm, stray vehicle?
Check out the common reasons for outages.