Electricity Forum Intelligent Power Today Magazine Arc Flash Clothing

News and Trends

Latest News From The T&D Industry

Massachusetts Utilities File $5B Efficiency Plan

Massachusetts' utility companies have unveiled an ambitious $5 billion energy efficiency plan designed to bolster the state's efforts to meet its climate goals and provide substantial savings to consumers. The proposed initiative, called the Mass Save program, aims to expand energy-saving opportunities for homeowners, businesses, and industries throughout the state. This plan represents a significant step in Massachusetts' broader strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy grid.

What...

Popular T&D Articles


T&D Buyer's Guide


T&D News



Utility News

Duke Energy Approved to Deploy New Power Generation in NC

Duke Energy has received approval from North Carolina regulators to deploy a significant amount of new power generation capacity in the state, including new natural gas plants, as part of its long-term energy transition strategy. The decision, which is expected to have a major impact on the...

T&D Trends



Climate Change News

A Natural Solution for a Changing Climate

The article from The Nature of Things explores how beavers, often seen as pests, could become an unexpected solution to the increasing challenges posed by climate change, particularly in relation to droughts impacting farmlands. By examining how these industrious creatures could offer a natural way...

Lineman Safety

How Dangerous is Linemen Work?

Many occupations pose risks to workers, but few match the dangers that linemen face daily. Linemen play a critical role in maintaining and restoring the power grid, often working in extreme weather conditions, at significant heights, and around high-voltage electrical systems. Their work is essential to modern life, yet it comes with life-threatening hazards.

Statistics highlight the dangers of lineman work. The fatality rate for lineworkers is nearly four times higher than the national average for all occupations. Each year, an average of 26 linemen lose their lives due to work-related injuries. Additionally, linemen experience a non-fatal injury rate of...

Flame-Resistant Apparel for Utility Workers [VIDEO]

Selecting the right FR clothing is the first step.

Glen Raven is a global leader in high-performance, inherently flame-resistant protective and hi-visibility fabrics for the utility, petroleum and industrial apparel markets. The health and safety of the men and women in these dangerous environments depend on the protection that our thermal protective fabrics provide. Working closely with their customers, Glen Raven deliver innovations in flame-resistant fabric research and product quality.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO: www.grtf.com/markets-protective

Popular Lineman Safety Articles


Utility Safety Standards

Fall Protection Becomes Mandatory

New regulation removes “optional” to increase worker safety BY CRAIG FIRL, Capital Safety The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published updated rules and regulations in April 2014 that impact fall protection for the electrical utility industry. These new regulations,...
Safety Technologies

KEEPING PACE WITH SAFETY

Lineman Safety Standards are designed to create a safer work environment for linemen and communication workers. It is an ongoing mission for those of us who serve on the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), so it’s worthwhile to highlight changes embodied in Part 4 of the recently released...

Smart Grid: Shaping the Future of Energy

The shift from traditional electrical grids to smart grids marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of energy distribution and management. Smart grids leverage cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced automation to transform how...