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The Effects of Extreme Heat on the Grid
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The grid is experiencing a “triple whammy” that is challenging utilities.
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In Pole Position: Utilities must determine what pole material is best for the application and environment
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More electric utility companies across the country are replacing wood transmission and distribution poles with steel, concrete or a combination of alternative materials.
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Rudolph J. Kunz: Safety director, Three Phase Line Construction Inc.
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![Proper ppe maintenance: OSHA requirements ensure protective gear keeps users safe]()
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![Counting on Components: When the supply chain doesn’t meet modern energy demands]()
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![Plan Before the Storm: Workers face added dangers in restoration efforts]()
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Plan Before the Storm: Workers face added dangers in restoration efforts
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![Breaking up With Backlog: Making better use of today’s grid to meet tomorrow’s demand]()
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![Just Keep Paddlin’]()
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Just Keep Paddlin’
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![Communications Certifications: Training for supporting fiber infrastructure]()
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![Transmission Upgrades Coming to East Coast]()
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Transmission Upgrades Coming to East Coast
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![Transformer Availability Still Lagging Behind Demand]()
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Transformer Availability Still Lagging Behind Demand
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![Flexible Loads Could Help Manage Growing Grid Demands]()
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Flexible Loads Could Help Manage Growing Grid Demands
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![Is Smart Grid Tech Preventing Outages?]()
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Is Smart Grid Tech Preventing Outages?
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![Focus Turns to Possible Cause of LA Fires]()
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Focus Turns to Possible Cause of LA Fires
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![A New Strategy for Maintenance: Artificial intelligence provides benefits for utility operations]()
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![Los Angeles Wildfires Prompt Utility Fire Safety Strategies]()
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Los Angeles Wildfires Prompt Utility Fire Safety Strategies
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![Subsurface Sensing Technology Aims To Enhance Powerline Undergrounding]()
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![Crooning to Chrysanthemums]()
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Crooning to Chrysanthemums
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Safe Substation Entry
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![Take it to the Skies: Demand is rising for helicopter use and training]()
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Take it to the Skies: Demand is rising for helicopter use and training
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![The Human Capital Gap: Filling the industry’s growing need for a skilled workforce]()
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