KCMO church cancels services after thieves steal copper wire
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Neighbors in one area in Kansas City’s southeast section say copper wire thieves are ruining their homes.
How the Left Turned California Into a Paradise Lost
Gavin Newsom promised to ‘Trump-proof’ the Golden State. If only he’d fireproofed it instead.
Power Grid Upgrades Underway to Benefit 4,500 JCP&L Customers in Sussex County
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is upgrading a northern New Jersey ...
Power lines and wildfires: Experts say communities can be better protected, at a high cost
No official causes yet for LA fires, but utilities have a deadly history of sparking blazes. Cut the power and bury the lines ...
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How the left turned California into a paradise lost
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power in 2019 sought to widen a fire-access road and replace old wooden utility poles in the Topanga ... risk and reinsurance costs. Like King Canute ...
Hawaiian Electric’s expanded safety strategy aims to reduce wildfire risk
“Our 2025-2027 expanded wildfire safety strategy builds upon our past work and that of many others. It is not just a technical roadmap, it is our shared and steadfast commitment to a safer, more ...
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STEEL POLES ARE STRONG, COST-EFFECTIVE OPTION FOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Utility poles can be dangerous if they snap or break ... The co-op’s Engineering Manager Jeff Hohn said steel poles took less time to install than wood. He added materials cost less because poles were ...
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Weathering the Weather: The Benefits of Composite Utility Poles in Storm Zones
Wood Utility Pole (Part 2)”, Daniel Mays ... corrosion resistance, versatility, and overall cost-effectiveness. A litany of recent evidence has exhibited the benefits of these qualities in storm zones ...