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Dynamic Line Ratings and Ambient-Adjusted Ratings: Optimizing Transmission Capacity
By P&R-Tech (Portland, Or.) The modernization of the U.S. transmission system is crucial for accommodating the increasing demand for long-distance clean energy transportation. Two methodologies, Dynamic Line Ratings (DLRs) and Ambient-Adjusted Ratings (AARs), have...
Top Power Line Marker Balls for High-Efficiency Transmission Lines
By P&R-Tech (Portland, Or.) Power Demand Is Surging Electricity demand is rising faster than it has in decades. Driven by AI, electric vehicles, and sprawling data centers, utilities are rapidly upgrading their existing infrastructure to keep up. Newer 765 kV...
Beware of Counterfeit FireFly® FF Bird Diverters!
Cheap look-alike copies of our FireFly FF Bird Diverter have appeared on the market. Produced in China, they are quickly failing at a high rate. The fakes are easy to spot: They are missing the patent stamp and a stamped hammer icon. The bearing swivel is small and...
Warning Line Flags Across Industries
By PR-Tech (Portland, Or.) Warning line flags are critical safety tools that prevent accidents across multiple industries. These simple yet effective products enhance visibility and draw attention to potential hazards that might otherwise go unnoticed. From...
How Dynamic Line Ratings (DLR) Adapt to Weather Conditions to Enhance Transmission
By P&R-Tech (Portland, Or.) The U.S. transmission system must be upgraded and expanded to carry more clean energy over longer distances. One promising option to help achieve this is dynamic line ratings (DLRs). What Are Dynamic Line Ratings? Transmission lines...
The Future of Sustainable Energy Management: Innovations and Strategies
By P&R-Tech (Portland, Or.) Energy production and distribution are rapidly changing, with sustainable energy management at the heart of this transformation. As we face climate change and resource challenges, utilities and governments are turning to innovative...
FERC Order 881: How to Understand New 2025 Requirements
By P&R-Tech (Portland, Or.) What is FERC Order 881? The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued FERC Order 881 to overhaul transmission line ratings. This order requires all transmission providers, both inside and outside of organized markets, to use...
What is FERC ORDER 881 and what do companies need to do?
By P&R-Tech (Portland, Or.) FERC Order 881 has emerged as a crucial regulation reshaping the energy sector. Understanding its implications is key for industry players navigating this new regulatory framework. This article explores the origins, key provisions, and...
Construction Job Site Safety: Tools, Methods, And Equipment To Protect Your Site
By P&R-Tech (Portland, Or.) How safe is your construction site? According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one in five worker deaths in 2019 occurred in the field of construction. While construction job site safety is naturally your...
Defending Against a Power Grid Attack with Cybersecurity
By P&R-Tech (Portland, Or.) The risk of a power grid cyber attack is real – and becoming a larger looming threat every day. Cybersecurity firm Dragos rates the threat to utilities, specifically toward an electric grid cyberattack, as high. In a recent report, they...