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  • A Guide to Increasing Resilience with Materials, Finishes, and Accessories

    A Guide to Increasing Resilience with Materials, Finishes, and Accessories

      02/15/2023 

    Every area of the country deals with its own unique environmental situation, which means there’s not a one-size-fits-all solution for hardening power and distribution lines. The material of the pole, the finish, and accessories can all be customized to provide the best solution for every region’s unique context. In this guide, we explore how specific materials, finishes, and accessories can help you strengthen your grid.

  • Strengthening the Electric Grid

    Strengthening the Electric Grid

      12/13/2022 
  • Wildfire risk mitigation strategies utilities should implement right now.

    Wildfire risk mitigation strategies utilities should implement right now.

      10/24/2022 

    The bad news: Wildfires are increasing in number and intensity. The good news: There are concrete, research-proven steps utilities can take right now to minimize damage to your system—and reduce the risk that one of your downed lines is the culprit.

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