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Green Utilities: How Power Grids are Evolving
By P&R-Tech (Portland, Or.) Green energy, not long ago considered an emerging trend, is quickly taking over non-sustainables as an energy source of choice. Consider major projects announced in recent weeks of expanded solar programs in New York and California,...
FAA Advisory Circular Guidance on Marking and Lighting
By P&R-Tech (Portland, Or.) Do you do something because you have to or because it’s the right thing to do? Take power lines, utility poles, radio towers, and other potential obstructions to aviation. Marking these would provide a safer environment for us all. ...
2022 Power Line Safety and Aviation Report by P&R Tech
By P&R-Tech (Portland, Or.) When we think about power line safety, the focus is often on line workers or downed power lines. The risk posed by electrocution or fire is one that utilities have developed robust safeguards for. But there are other dangers that power...
Tech Trends in Utilities: Surprising Electrical Technology Advances You Probably Don’t Know About
By P&R-Tech (Portland, Or.) When you think of staid, traditional industries, utilities might be the first that comes to mind. After all, power poles and lines have been part of the landscape in a similar format for decades. But there’s a dichotomy in utilities:...
Downed Power Line Safety Guide
By P&R-Tech (Portland, Or.) A downed power line can be extremely dangerous, as it can be lead to serious injury or death. The can also be the cause of fires and power outages that can create additional hazardous situations. While your first instinct is to call...
Drones for Surveying and Other Unique Ways that Utilities are Using Drone Technology
By P&R-Tech (Portland, Or.) Drones are fast becoming an essential piece of equipment for businesses and consumers alike. Real estate agents are already using them to take footage of available listings and tech companies are testing state-of-the-art delivery drones...
Risks of Aging Power Lines: How to Prevent Disasters with Line Monitoring Technology
By P&R-Tech (Portland, Or.) From costly fires to rolling power outages, a downed power line can wreak havoc on a community. The most troubling thing is that many of these disasters are preventable. Of course, some downed lines are unavoidably caused by nature. But...
Power Line Safety Awareness: Tips to Protect Your Business from Electrical Hazards
By P&R-Tech (Portland, Or.) Properly maintained power lines aren't just crucial for public safety but are essential for business operations. Three key areas where this counts most are in preventing fire, minimizing power outages, and protecting the...
Bird Diverters and Other Tips to Protect Your Construction Site
By P&R-Tech (Portland, Or.) Construction workers deal with any number of pests, from insects to demanding clients with frequent change orders. Often they put birds in that same “pest” category, but birds are far more than a nuisance. In fact, they can cause major...
Protecting the Grid: How Utilities Can Employ Bird Deterrents to Safeguard Power Lines
By P&R-Tech (Portland, Or.) Birds on power lines can be a picturesque sight to the uninitiated, but the truth is that power lines kill millions of birds each year. This not only threatens wildlife safety but can cause damage to the power grid itself, often...