Utility workers face numerous challenges in their quest to build, maintain and improve infrastructure. One significant yet sometimes overlooked challenge is the risk associated with equipment instability. Crucial aspects of equipment setup include stabilization of the...

“Our Tranche 2.1 portfolio … is a major leap forward for the [Midcontinent Independent System Operator] footprint, and in particular our Midwest region,” MISO’s Jeremiah Doner said. MISO estimates that its Long Range Transmission Planning Tranche 2.1 projects will...

Despite widespread recognition of the importance of worker safety, gaining consistent buy-in for safety initiatives remains a significant challenge for many safety and operational leaders. Even with the best intentions and efforts, safety programs too often become...

Salmon and steel transmission poles are words not often used in the same sentence in the power delivery industry. As utility professionals responsible for the infrastructure spanning the countryside through a myriad of environmental and ecological conditions, we know that wildlife can be impacted by the work we do. Is it possible to protect both with the right mindset and approach to T&D asset management?

The cold wind from the north, the layer of brine on the streets (and cars), the bell ringers in red hats in front of the big box stores, kids so amped up that they are practically vibrating, and the proliferation of decorative lights on houses all point to one fact:...

Importance of choosing the right tool rental company Choosing the right tool rental company is crucial when it comes to ensuring project success, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness for utility construction companies. The tools and equipment used on a project can...

Electrification in buildings—especially for space heating— is advancing across the US driven by policy incentives, consumer preferences, and advances in technology. Electrification in buildings—especially for space heating— is advancing across the US driven by policy...

In New England, Eversource and National Grid are advancing two local projects totaling $724 million as state utility regulators push for more oversight. Spending on local transmission projects has been increasing across the United States with little regulatory...

The report focuses at the number of U.S. distribution transformer units, the number and capacity of the assets, the units’ current age profile, and demand for distribution transformers. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) has released...