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What Are Transformer Ratings?
transformer delivering electricity
  • Technology
April 10, 2019
John Sims

What Are Transformer Ratings?

There are many factors that determine the lifespan of a transformer and its ability to...
Monitoring Electricity with Smart Meters
smart meter
  • Technology
April 3, 2019
John Sims

Monitoring Electricity with Smart Meters

Smart devices and the Internet of Things have been popular the past few years, but...
Transmission Lines in Transmission Systems
power cables at sunset
  • Technology
March 27, 2019
John Sims

Transmission Lines in Transmission Systems

Power companies must consider a lot to ensure the successful, consistent operation of an electrical...
How Drones Are Helping Power Utility Companies
drone in flight
  • Technology
March 13, 2019
John Sims

How Drones Are Helping Power Utility Companies

Keeping squirrels and rodents from damaging your power lines is a top priority for Critter...
Why Are Power Lines Overhead and Not Underground?
electrical lines and pylon trusses at sunrise
  • Technology
February 27, 2019
John Sims

Why Are Power Lines Overhead and Not Underground?

Most people have probably stopped noticing overhead power lines a long time ago; they just...
What is Undergrounding?
underground utility line construction in middle of street
  • Technology
February 20, 2019
John Sims

What is Undergrounding?

When you think of electric power lines, you probably envision overhead lines. Held up by...
How Do Transmission Lines Work?
transmission lines strung between utility poles
  • Technology
January 23, 2019
John Sims

How Do Transmission Lines Work?

Transmission lines are a vital component in the modern electric system. But what are these...
Pick the Right Surge Protector for Your Electronics
power surge protector
  • Technology
January 9, 2019
John Sims

Pick the Right Surge Protector for Your Electronics

When everything is going right, all power is on, and no electric lines are tampered...
Crucial Role and Protection of Substations
substation unit in daytime
  • Technology
December 27, 2018
John Sims

Crucial Role and Protection of Substations

Throughout the nation, local electric companies have substations positioned throughout their service areas. An electrical...
Adopting a Smart Grid
cityscape at night with network node connection graphics in sky
  • Technology
November 21, 2018
John Sims

Adopting a Smart Grid

The demand for clean energy is increasing every day as the appetite for electricity from...
Fiber Optics: Technology Worth Protecting
lit up strands of fiber optic cable
  • Technology
November 14, 2018
John Sims

Fiber Optics: Technology Worth Protecting

Fiber optics is one of the newer technologies in Internet and communication services. The installation...