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, ...

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Long-distance transmission power lines cross through Plano near Spring Creek Parkway and the Dallas North Tollway, Aug. 17, 2023. Tom Fox / Staff Photographer BURNET COUNTY — Clare Nelson moved to the ...

Communicating with someone thousands of miles away is now just a few keystrokes away, thanks to the internet and other forms of communication. Modern communication leverages a variety of wired and ...

Met-Ed's parent company says helicopter inspections of power lines will begin in the coming months. The company will be using infrared and ultraviolet technology to inspect the areas around high ...

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Animals also play a role in the reliability of the overall power system. Sometimes Mother Nature and modern technology just don't mix -- especially when it comes to the nation's power grids. Gusty ...

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