From ice storms and tornadoes to wildfires and hurricanes, extreme weather events are one of the largest threats to service reliability for utilities. We help you prepare and respond with planning, modernization, engineering and construction for your electrical systems.
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When Beaches Energy Services needed to replace an old autotransformer at a suburban substation facing growing demand, it chose to hire a partner with broad engineer-procure-construct contract experience to expedite the results.
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Utilities know better than anyone that getting to our goals of 100% carbon-free energy will require diligent planning, preparation and investment.
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Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is growing rapidly, as are instances of extreme weather. Are these two growth trends on a collision course? As utilities develop emergency response plans for extreme weather events, they should plan for mass evacuations in which a significant number of those fleeing are driving EVs. Incorporating these scenarios can help utilities sidestep the risk of overloaded power grids along heavily traveled routes.
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Green hydrogen could provide a long-duration energy storage option to help electric utilities maintain power in times of extreme weather events.
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Critical improvements at electrical substations call for timely repairs, but traditional project delivery methods can take years to complete. The engineer-procure-construct (EPC) approach leverages efficiencies to deliver important work cost-effectively in less time for municipal utilities.
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The backlog of infrastructure asset needs — updates and new construction — requires an efficient project delivery solution: engineer-procure-construct.
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A customer service-focused strategic undergrounding program for electrical distribution systems provides an enhanced customer experience through improved system reliability, increased resiliency, and positive touch points throughout the design and construction process.
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Juggling different regulations and working with multiple contractors in multiple states challenged the timelines and budget of an electric utility replacing outdated communications towers. The utility needed a partner with the experience and bandwidth to manage complex projects and stay on track.
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Hurricanes and flooding can cause extended power outages and lead to major financial losses. Upgrading equipment and constructing robust infrastructure can help in delivering continuous service to customers, saving millions of dollars otherwise lost during flooding events.
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A Florida Public Service Commission mandate requires utilities to develop a transmission and distribution storm protection plan to prepare for hurricanes.
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As required by a new Florida statute, Tampa Electric Company (TECO) needed to provide a 10-year storm protection plan. A list of projects and their calculated benefits was developed in alignment with the statute using an innovative analysis tool to establish overall budget levels and prioritize projects to provide the maximum benefit to customers.
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Physical security at substations — against natural and malign threats — has become an increased focus for utilities. One Midwestern utility took steps to get ahead of the regulatory curve, seeking to develop and implement an aggressive, comprehensive strategy to harden its critical substations.
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Many utility systems are at risk from extreme weather. Data analytics and computer modeling can provide clear pathways to direct new investment.
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