To see the latest tools and technology, droves of linemen traveled to Kansas City for the 29th Annual Lineman's Expo in Overland Park, Kansas. The event...More
Electric utility professionals often face similar issues, challenges and opportunities across North America. By coming together for the 2012 Transmission...More
When you ride in an airplane, you never know who you are going to sit next to. Case in point: One time, on the way home from a business trip, I took a...More
For many linemen, using the same-old tools year after year just won't cut it. With today's tight economy, electric utilities now expect their field crews...More
Some people are just born to be linemen. They come into this world with a spirit of adventure, a fierce work ethic and no fear of heights. As children,...More
About a month ago, I received an e-mail from a long-time listener, first-time caller. This reader retired after 32 years as a lineman and a first line...More
As the utility industry faces a pending labor shortage, the next generation of line workers are following in their parents' footsteps. This is good news...More
Proudly wearing their team jackets, linemen browsed the aisles at the 2009 International Lineman's Rodeo Expo looking for labor-saving technology. Close...More
Soon linemen will pack up their tools, load their trucks and make a road trip to Kansas City for the International Lineman's Rodeo. For the last 26 years,...More
Transmission lines wind through environmentally sensitive areas, and endangered species make their homes in utility poles. As a result, many utility companies...More
Planning for the smart grid has had a huge impact on the way power utilities manage their operating data and control networks. The convergence of IP technology, smart grid imperatives and the increased need for security as characterized in the NERC CIP
It’s increasingly tough for utility and power companies to respond in a timely manner to service incidents. Utilities need to switch from inefficient, manual processes to centralized electronic systems that create, distribute, investigate and remediate incident reports. And, in the process, potentially prevent incidents from ever occurring....More
Productivity is the key to survival in today’s globally competitive environment. When you think about the basic inputs to production—time, labor, and materials...More
With advanced meters now installed in approximately 33% of U.S. households,1 many electric utilities are focusing on the next phase of their smart grid objectives...More
Read our brochure for better reliability and longevity of your arrester with EPCOS E Series Energy Varistors. These crucial components are active elements in gapless surge arresters...More
Electrocution is the obvious danger faced by anyone working on or near live electrical equipment and it is clearly important to understand shock hazards and wear appropriate protection...More
Electric reliability compliance in the U.S. has changed, becoming more complicated and expensive. This paper looks at a subset of the NERC standards and how advanced conductors can help simplify compliance...More
The electric power industry recognizes that high capacity conductors can offer substantial performance advantages over standard steel and aluminum conductors, most notably for increasing ampacity of existing transmission lines. But how do you know when these advantages provide real value in your project or which conductor is best for your application? The objective of this webinar is to answer these questions and provide the information needed to be confident when selecting a high capacity conductor....More
During this presentation Michael E. Beehler, PE, and Andrija (Ani) Sadikovic discuss Smart Wire Grid Inc. (SWG) introduction and implementation of a unique power flow control method via smart wire technology, which includes SWG’s distributed series reactors, sensors, communication protocols and control algorithms...More
At this webinar, Connecticut Light & Power and Burns & McDonnell have developed new sustainable design and construction methods for substations that could become a model for utilities looking to integrate environmentally friendly design and construction management practices in their next substation....More
May 8, 2013 -- Greenlee continues to expand its Professional Tool Specialist program with the launch of three additional trucks and trailers. The new vehicles will allow Greenlee specialists to further provide value-added services to end users, such as tool demonstrations, joint sales calls, technical support, and safety presentations....More
WILLOW GROVE, PA -- The Asplundh Tree Expert Co., in honor of National Arbor Day and the company’s 85thanniversary, sponsored a service project in conjunction with PECO Vegetation Management at Smith Memorial Playground in East Fairmount Park yesterday. ...More
In a strategic move to broaden its position in the utility segment, Greenlee, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today it has acquired ownership of Sherman & Reilly, Inc., a manufacturer of underground and aerial transmission and distribution products based in Chattanooga, Tennessee....More
March 11, 2013 (Lincolnshire, IL) – Klein Tools ( http://www.kleintools.com/) for professionals since 1857, has named Greg Palese as vice president of marketing. This is a newly created position to manage the growing marketing needs of the North ......More
Canton, Ohio – January 24, 2013 - - - Gregory Industries, Inc. launches Super C-Post for high security fencing installations. Super C-Posts provides greater strength perpendicular tot he fence line with 60,000 pound minimum yield steel and a wall ......More
