Wildfires pose a growing threat across the U.S., requiring utilities nationwide — not just on the West Coast — to adopt proactive measures. When thinking about wildfire risk, New England is probably not the first region that comes to mind. These events are more...
May 22, 2025 — Forecasters within NOAA’s National Weather Service predict above-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic basin this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 30% chance of a...
Effective worker protection demands precise equipment selection, thorough worker training and well-rehearsed rescue procedures. The electric transmission and distribution (T&D) industry often requires work in challenging environments. Whether crew members access...
Is there a tool more fundamental than a hammer? From our earliest ancestors smashing things with rocks to modern day 10 pound sledge hammers, the primal urge to impose your will with brute force is uniquely satisfied with the focused strike of a hammer. Nothing quite...
How Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is revolutionizing energy infrastructure development by offering efficient installation of underground utilities while minimizing disruption to the environment and communities. In today’s high-demand energy sector, utilities...
Colorado State University hurricane researchers are predicting an above-average Atlantic hurricane season in their initial 2025 forecast. CSU’s Tropical Cyclones, Radar, Atmospheric Modeling, and Software (TC-RAMS) Team within the Department of Atmospheric...
Effective worker fall protection demands precise equipment selection, thorough worker training and well-rehearsed rescue procedures. The electric transmission and distribution (T&D) industry often requires work in challenging environments. Whether crew members...
When you’re gearing up for your next electrical utility project, having the right tools on hand isn’t just helpful—it’s critical. At Tallman Equipment, we understand the pressures and timelines that contractors, linemen, and utility crews face every day. That’s why...
Data centers and transportation electrification will drive U.S. electricity demand about 2% higher each year for the next quarter century, according to a new analysis completed for NEMA. Driven by data centers and transportation electrification, U.S. electricity...
The grid operator wants to upgrade the transmission system between northern Maine, where wind generation is expected to be built, and demand centers in southern New England. The New England grid operator on Monday published a request for proposals to address the...
