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It’s the perfect season to get outside and spruce up your yard. Maybe you’re thinking about planting some trees. Or installing a new mailbox. Which is great. But before you grab that shovel, there’s one crucial step you must take: Call 811 before you dig. Why? Underground utilities are everywhere. Hitting a gas line, electric cable, or water pipe can cause serious problems. You could end up with a big repair bill, a power outage, or worse, a dangerous accident. Calling 811 is easy and free. You tell them where you plan to dig, and they send someone to mark the underground utilities with flags or paint. This helps you know where it’s safe to dig. By taking this simple step, you protect yourself and your community. So, before you dig into your next summer project, call 811. It’s quick, easy, and can save you a lot of trouble. #utilities #anchorconstruction #construction

PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs in Northern California due to fire risks. Learn more about how PG&E is prioritizing safety.

Not only is knowing the precise location of buried utilities critical—understanding their condition can make all the difference. In this case, a corroded gas pipe gave way, impacting a nearby waterline during repairs. Thankfully, no injuries occurred, but this event highlights the importance of utility mapping and condition monitoring to prevent accidents and disruptions. With ProStar’s PointMan?, utilities like gas lines are digitally mapped and recorded, enhancing buried asset management. This precise data enables teams to assess both location and condition before starting repairs, helping to keep everyone safe. Stay safe by keeping buried utilities and infrastructure fully mapped and visible. https://lnkd.in/g9Cmfbrz

? For the next six to eight weeks, residents of Southview Drive will notice our Greater Sudbury Hydro crews and contractors working to modernize and upgrade our local distribution system in that area. ?? This rebuild project is to renew existing distribution system infrastructure. New hydro poles are being installed which may lead to increased noise and dust due to heavy equipment. Residents in the area may face some commuting issues while work is being performed. Some planned power interruptions may be necessary to complete the upgrades safely. We will notify affected customers prior to any potential power interruptions. ?? Proactively replacing aging infrastructure helps minimize unexpected power outages and improves overall system reliability. It also increases public safety.

The network system in use at Manitoba Hydro is found only in Winnipeg. The system is designed for maximum service reliability, fed from five different feeders and 50 network transformers. The network system consists of transformers that are “tied” together through a common secondary buss. Network systems are highly reliable compared to the more common radial distribution system. Operation, maintenance, and design tend to be assigned to specialists within a given utility. This past weekend we dealt with another major structural fire, however this time it was fed off the network system. Although these systems are very reliable, these situations can be tricky and hazardous to deal with, considering you're working in a confined space and having to disconnect energized 125/216V cables. Some quick thinking by on call staff allowed our group to prevent a 3400 customer outage to downtown offices and isolate a section from our secondary grid, resulting in no additional outages other than the structure engulfed in flames.

Nice to see other utilities outside of CA adapt to pre-emptive measures that reduce ignitions and prevent large scale wildfires. It's a proven fact that PSPS (Public Safety Power Shutoffs) and EPSS (Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings) are big factors in reducing or eliminating possible ignitions!

Many utility scale BESS facilities are close coupled to the substation yard. Strategically locating perimeter fence grounding in the BESS yard can mitigate hazardous transfer voltages while minimizing costs of grounding the entire fence length.

Our in-house AC Team swiftly responded to a call regarding a malfunctioning cooling system, affecting a client's building. Upon inspection, we identified three leaks, causing gas to escape into the environment. This not only led to inefficient cooling but also posed environmental concerns and financial burdens for our client. Over three days of dedicated work, we drained down the system and meticulously replaced the faulty pipework, ensuring a thorough solution. This resulted in a fully restored system now operating at peak efficiency! The team resolved the issue promptly and our client was very satisfied with the outcome. Another testament to our team's expertise and commitment to excellence and energy efficiency. As we approach the summer months, remember to schedule maintenance for your AC systems to avoid annoying breakdowns. https://lnkd.in/gQ_4yjQp #HVAC #ClientSatisfaction #EnvironmentalResponsibility #SummerReady

The life span of your building's commercial generator can depend on a variety of factors. But regularly scheduled preventative maintenance is key. Read more - https://lnkd.in/gDhvxWMT #TheGeneratorExperts #EmergencyPower

As the weather deteriorates and the shorter Autumn and Winter days draw in its important to not let your guard down in the rush to get a job completed. News of a strike to a high voltage line in #Queenstown with a resulting large power outage is an example of how it can all go wrong. I can only hope that the persons that damaged the cables are all ok. Follow the 5 rules P's of safe digging to get your job off to a safe start, avoid damage to utility cables and pipes but most importantly to make sure that all your crew get home safely at the end of each day. Make your free beforeUdig enquiry on www.beforeUdig.co.nz to obtain utility network maps and plans, safe digging information and let the network know what your doing. Checkout what the 5 P's of safe digging are here https://lnkd.in/gWF8kwnm and what you need to do before you begin digging to be sure your job comes off safely by preventing damage. #damageprevention #strikeavoidance #utilitysafety #digsafe #worksafe #utilitylocating #utilitysurvey #getplans #beforeyoudig? https://lnkd.in/gs55iXFr