Managers and back-office personnel can make a transformative impact when given the opportunity to leverage next-generation tools such as enterprise mobile portals.
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Electric companies should devote considerable resources to preventing slips, trips and falls in the field.
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Utility companies located on the West Coast of the U.S. and other regions prone to seismic activity would be wise to develop robust earthquake response strategies using the latest and most effective post-disaster outage mitigation techniques.
Continue ReadingWhy Puerto Rico Should Be The Catalyst For Grid Modernization
A year in which the awesome and destructive power of Mother Nature made headlines across the globe has also re-ignited the calls for U.S. grid modernization.
Continue ReadingSmart Investments Can Help Utilities Weather The Storm
Climate change may not be a priority for the current administration, but utilities should be taking notice of the increase in extreme weather events when embarking on a grid modernization project.
Continue ReadingWhy Grid Modernization Has Become A Nationwide Priority
The evolution of America’s aging electric infrastructure into the so-called smart grid may still be some way in the future, but stakeholders in individual states are increasing the pace of grid modernization.
Continue ReadingMobile applications: The key to increased utility productivity
Mobile applications can supercharge almost every area of the operation, from customer service to outage management.
Continue ReadingKey cold weather working strategies for linemen
Utilities can help workers avoid injury by giving them the guidance they need to safety navigate winter weather. Here are some of the tried-and-true working strategies that these organizations should pass down to their linemen.
Continue ReadingBolstering vegetation management operations ahead of winter
With winter on its way, electrical companies should consider further bolstering their vegetation management activities.
Continue Reading3 ways utilities can address vehicle safety
Here are some methods power providers can use to keep linemen safe as they move throughout their communities serving their family, friends and neighbors.
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