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...

NOAA’s outlook for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 30% chance of a near-normal season, a 60% chance of an above-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season.

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...

In addition to the improved durability brought about by better materials, many modern lineman hammers offer bonus features designed for activities such as J-Hook removal or staple pulling. There are options for smooth or milled striking faces depending on what is being struck. There are fiberglass, wood, and solid steel handles. But at its core, the lineman hammer is all about striking objects to make them move. And as any lineman could tell you, a hammer is much more effective than your fist at driving hardware into poles.                     

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 New England grid operator on Monday published a request for proposals to address the region’s longer-term transmission needs, aimed at upgrading the electric system between anticipated wind generation in northern Maine and demand centers to the south.