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How mobile applications help utility managers and back-office staff

Managers and back-office personnel can make a transformative impact when given the opportunity to leverage next-generation tools such as enterprise mobile portals.

Methodologies for reducing slips, trips and falls during utility field operations

Electric companies should devote considerable resources to preventing slips, trips and falls in the field.

Best practices for restoring power following an earthquake

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.

Why 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.

Smart 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.

Why 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.

Mobile applications: The key to increased utility productivity

Mobile applications can supercharge almost every area of the operation, from customer service to outage management.

Key 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.

Bolstering vegetation management operations ahead of winter

With winter on its way, electrical companies should consider further bolstering their vegetation management activities.

3 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.