Utilities are adopting advanced assessment technologies and structural modeling to extend the lifespan of poles, prioritize ...
Ameren Illinois and Ameren Missouri found a “creative” way to strengthen their utility service territory by strategically ...
Woodpecker damage to wooden utility poles is increasing, leading to higher replacement costs and operational challenges for utilities. Strategies such as replacing wooden poles with metal or concrete, ...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky Utilities is installing new technology on power lines in Lexington designed to detect outages, restore power faster and direct crews to the exact location of a problem ...
Since August 2024, CenterPoint Energy workers have installed 56,000 storm-resilient utility poles. A new dashboard allows the public to track where the upgrades are occurring. Credit: CenterPoint ...
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Wilma caused extensive damage to the infrastructure of the Miami-based electric utility: more than 11,000 distribution poles ...