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A New Era for Rural Electric Cooperatives

Rural cooperatives are hard at work, discovering how their members can benefit from the Empowering Rural America Program (New Era). Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering rural electric cooperative utilities and...

‘Avocado Hand’ and Scaling the Safety Message

Avocado toast has become all the rage at restaurants and on social media posts over the past several years. I eat it; it is delectable. You make it by toasting some bread, adding some ripe avocado and maybe some salt, and then maybe some tomatoes or sprouts. Easy,...

Using Flame-Resistant and Arc-Rated Clothing to Mitigate Cold Stress

Workers in the electric utility industry face various hazards, and in cooler climates, this includes potential cold stress. Cold stress occurs when the skin’s temperature drops, lowering internal body temperature and inhibiting the body’s ability to warm itself. If...

Microgridation Is Changing The Power Grid

Is decentralization the answer to extreme weather events fueled by global climate change? Officially autumn begins in September, and it can’t come soon enough! Copernicus, the European Union’s climate change service said the Earth saw the hottest June on record. That...

Overcoming the Illusion of Safety

Sometimes safety isn't all that it seems There are striking similarities in how we respond to incidents, injuries and fatalities in our industry. Safety stand-downs are held. Utilities and contractors conduct incident investigations that are typically wrapped up with...

Equipotential Grounding Zones Are Essential for Job Site Safety

It is a given that linework, whether transmission or distribution, is hazardous work. Safety is of the utmost priority in an industry where lethal voltages are regularly involved. In 2018, 8.5% of all construction-related fatalities were electrocution-related....

The Quail Effect: An Indicator of Safety Culture

The Quail Effect: An Indicator of Safety Culture It is not uncommon for a flock of birds, such as quail, to scatter when people get too close to them. This sometimes happens on work sites, too, but instead of birds, it’s workers who scatter when they see safety...

Words of Wisdom from a Longtime Safety Man

Words of Wisdom from a Longtime Safety Man I first got into the electric utility industry in 1965 when I was hired to work as a lineman’s helper. Lineman’s helpers were also called by another name: grunt. At that time, you were not considered a grown adult until you...

Lower Risk Of Wildfires Along T&D Systems Long Term

To achieve the lowest level of risk, some utilities like Sacramento Municipal Utility District are embracing the practice of managing vegetation to tree height.

How Utilities Can Dramatically Reduce Wildfire Risk

Rising temperatures, drought conditions, and dry vegetation are all major contributors to wildfires with possible ignition sources including lightning strikes, unattended campfires, and other man-made causes.

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A New Era for Rural Electric Cooperatives

A New Era for Rural Electric Cooperatives

Rural cooperatives are hard at work, discovering how their members can benefit from the Empowering Rural America Program (New Era). Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering rural electric cooperative utilities and...

read more
‘Avocado Hand’ and Scaling the Safety Message

‘Avocado Hand’ and Scaling the Safety Message

Avocado toast has become all the rage at restaurants and on social media posts over the past several years. I eat it; it is delectable. You make it by toasting some bread, adding some ripe avocado and maybe some salt, and then maybe some tomatoes or sprouts. Easy,...

read more
Microgridation Is Changing The Power Grid

Microgridation Is Changing The Power Grid

Is decentralization the answer to extreme weather events fueled by global climate change? Officially autumn begins in September, and it can’t come soon enough! Copernicus, the European Union’s climate change service said the Earth saw the hottest June on record. That...

read more
Overcoming the Illusion of Safety

Overcoming the Illusion of Safety

Sometimes safety isn't all that it seems There are striking similarities in how we respond to incidents, injuries and fatalities in our industry. Safety stand-downs are held. Utilities and contractors conduct incident investigations that are typically wrapped up with...

read more

Tallman In the News

Interview with Ryan Lucas of The Powerline Podcast

It doesn’t hurt to have a little bit of a Gypsy Soul Born and raised in a small town in British Columbia, Ryan never dreamed of becoming a lineman even though his father owned a small power line company. It wasn't until a foreman who...

ENR Midwest’s 2020 Best Projects

BOLD Transmission Line Project, IndianaMarion, Ind.Best Project Owner: American Electric PowerLead Design Firm: American Electric PowerGeneral Contractor: Cianbro  The 35-mile project marks the debut of BOLD (Breakthrough Overhead Line...

DDIN Tri-Clamp makes Connections Quicker

The Tri-Clamp is a multi-plane clamp that cradles bolts securely following NEMA spacing then clasps itself to the mounting pad of a connecting jumper line.

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