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Will Your Home Insurance Cover Damage Caused by Critters?
squirrel sitting on house roof
  • Effects and Impact
November 13, 2019
John Sims

Will Your Home Insurance Cover Damage Caused by Critters?

Pests such as squirrels, mice, and chipmunks can cause a great deal of property damage...
Pros And Cons Of Steel Utility Poles
steel utility pole with many power lines
  • Pole Guard
November 6, 2019
John Sims

Pros And Cons Of Steel Utility Poles

Utility poles are so much a part of the backdrop of our streets that we...
Protecting Transmission and Distribution Power Lines
transmission and distribution power lines intercrossing
  • Line Guard
October 23, 2019
John Sims

Protecting Transmission and Distribution Power Lines

There are many components that go into creating a functional electrical grid. Generators, substations, and...
Protecting Raptors from a Dangerous Perch
raptor on utility pole
  • Effects and Impact
October 16, 2019
John Sims

Protecting Raptors from a Dangerous Perch

According to the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, raptors are carnivorous birds that...
The Advantages of Using Solar Energy for Your Home
solar panels on home
  • Technology
October 9, 2019
John Sims

The Advantages of Using Solar Energy for Your Home

Solar panels are quickly growing in popularity across the globe. Powered by a renewable resource...
Power Outage Safety Tips for Homeowners
candle lit in home to provide light during power outage
  • Safety
October 2, 2019
John Sims

Power Outage Safety Tips for Homeowners

As a homeowner, you should be well-acquainted with the need for preventive maintenance to keep...
Protecting Squirrels from Uninsulated Power Lines
squirrel prevented from climbing on utility poles and power lines
  • Line Guard
September 25, 2019
John Sims

Protecting Squirrels from Uninsulated Power Lines

Every day, we see squirrels scurry up trees, leap from branch to branch, and scamper...
How Electric Power Grid Systems Work
power lines and transformers delivering electricity across vast distance
  • Technology
September 21, 2019
John Sims

How Electric Power Grid Systems Work

An electrical grid is a sophisticated yet fascinating and essential system in our daily lives....
Electrical Transformer Failure: Cause and Prevention
electrical transformer suspended on utility pole
  • Line Guard
September 18, 2019
John Sims

Electrical Transformer Failure: Cause and Prevention

An electrical transformer is a device comprised of two or more wire coils which use...
Substation Maintenance: Protecting Against Critters
power substation protected from critters
  • Effects and Impact
September 11, 2019
John Sims

Substation Maintenance: Protecting Against Critters

Substation maintenance is crucial to any utility company. Inspections should include troubleshooting equipment, testing substation...
How a Portable Generator Works
electric portable generator creating power
  • Technology
September 4, 2019
John Sims

How a Portable Generator Works

In the event of a power outage, portable generators can come in handy. A well-maintained...
The Technical Aspects of a Power Outage
city power outage
  • Effects and Impact
August 28, 2019
John Sims

The Technical Aspects of a Power Outage

Power is an essential part of our day to day life, and when there is...
How to Remove Squirrels from Your House
squirrel chewing on wood
  • Tips and Tricks
August 14, 2019
John Sims

How to Remove Squirrels from Your House

Squirrels look adorable when they're playing in your yard, but your attitude will likely change...
Copper Wiring in Substations and Why It’s Stolen
copper wire used in power line
  • Effects and Impact
August 7, 2019
John Sims

Copper Wiring in Substations and Why It’s Stolen

When it comes to wiring substations, there are two choices of wire: copper and aluminum....
Overarching Cyber Security Threats
squirrel running across power line in Missouri
  • Effects and Impact
July 24, 2019
John Sims

Overarching Cyber Security Threats

In the 21st century, we depend on technology and electricity every day. Breaches in cyber...