Utilities across the U.S. are installing thousands of miles of 765 kV transmission lines, exceedingly becoming the backbone of our high voltage grid. Driven by rising demand from data centers and AI ...

If you have paid close attention to power lines, you might have noticed metal spring-like structures close to the transmission towers. These spring-like structures are known as lightning arresters, ...

The two hurricanes that blasted through Florida over the past month left a trail of destruction, but they didn’t leave a clear answer on whether burying power lines will prevent serious damage to the ...

In this modern, technologically inclined age, power is crucial for all aspects of daily life. Keeping the lights on, running computers and appliances, giving those in poor health proper care, and more ...

Two severe storms within two months caused widespread power outages in Springfield, impacting tens of thousands of City Utilities customers. While burying power lines could mitigate future outages, ...

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