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How Does That Work?

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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General

Video: Steps you can take to save on fall, winter power bills

By making some adjustments around your home, you can reduce your fall and winter energy usage and still stay comfortable.

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Tips

Video: Kit can keep your family prepared

September is National Preparedness Month. By simply including items from around your home in a basic kit, you can have peace of mind that your family will be prepared for an emergency.

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General

Drones give OPPD an eye in the sky

Drones are a big help for OPPD’s field workers, engineers and communications department, with so many uses that the utility has a group of in-house pilots who serve the district.

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General

The Wire’s top stories of 2022

The top 10 stories on The Wire last year include reaching an important Power with Purpose milestone, working to address the growing power needs in our communities, responding to soaring interest in residential solar, and watching an employee float his way to a Guinness World Record – in a pumpkin.

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Powerful Life

Video: Helping others at Thanksgiving

Tim Stephan lives OPPD's core value of honoring the community by providing Thanksgiving meals to Siena Francis House residents.

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