Category: Utility

Why Planning is Key for Transformer and EV Charging Projects in 2023 and Beyond

Why Planning is Key for Transformer and EV Charging Projects in 2023 and Beyond

Read more December 12, 2022
Aluminum: Three Interesting Trends to Watch

Aluminum: Three Interesting Trends to Watch

Read more September 20, 2022
OSHA Rubber Glove Testing: Safety is in Your Hands

OSHA Rubber Glove Testing: Safety is in Your Hands

Read more August 16, 2022
Utility Wood Pole and Crossarm Preservation in a Post-penta World

Utility Wood Pole and Crossarm Preservation in a Post-penta World

Read more June 23, 2022
30 Electrical Safety Tips for the Workplace

30 Electrical Safety Tips for the Workplace

Read more June 3, 2022
Safe Lifting Principles That Support Ergonomics and Overall Wellness

Safe Lifting Principles That Support Ergonomics and Overall Wellness

Read more April 19, 2022
How to Manage Warehouse Storage: 6 Helpful Questions to Ask

How to Manage Warehouse Storage: 6 Helpful Questions to Ask

Read more February 8, 2022
Electric Vehicle Adoption: Trends and Changes for 2022 and Beyond

Electric Vehicle Adoption: Trends and Changes for 2022 and Beyond

Read more January 25, 2022
Low-voltage Wiring Basics: Cable Construction

Low-voltage Wiring Basics: Cable Construction

Read more December 8, 2021
Natural Disasters Are Becoming More Common: Is Your Utility’s Network Ready? 

Natural Disasters Are Becoming More Common: Is Your Utility’s Network Ready? 

Read more November 30, 2021
USDA Expands Eligibility for $1.15 Billion in Rural Broadband Funds

USDA Expands Eligibility for $1.15 Billion in Rural Broadband Funds

Read more October 28, 2021
Stop Work Authority Toolbox Talk: Absolutely No Brown M&Ms

Stop Work Authority Toolbox Talk: Absolutely No Brown M&Ms

Read more October 19, 2021
How to Increase the Return on Your Distribution Transformer Investment

How to Increase the Return on Your Distribution Transformer Investment

Read more September 2, 2021
Core Type vs. Shell Type Distribution Transformers

Core Type vs. Shell Type Distribution Transformers

Read more September 2, 2021
How to Choose a Surge Arrester: 4 Factors to Consider

How to Choose a Surge Arrester: 4 Factors to Consider

Read more September 2, 2021
The Benefits of FR3 Fluid vs. Mineral Oil for Distribution Transformers

The Benefits of FR3 Fluid vs. Mineral Oil for Distribution Transformers

Read more September 2, 2021
What is an OSHA Recordable Injury and How Does It Impact My Business?

What is an OSHA Recordable Injury and How Does It Impact My Business?

Read more July 20, 2021
5 Strategies for Navigating Long Lead Times and Material Shortages

5 Strategies for Navigating Long Lead Times and Material Shortages

Read more June 23, 2021
Our Top 3 Tips for Talking to Customers About Advanced Meters

Our Top 3 Tips for Talking to Customers About Advanced Meters

Read more June 8, 2021
The Main Benefits and Challenges of Microgrids for Utilities

The Main Benefits and Challenges of Microgrids for Utilities

Read more June 2, 2021
Lineman Lingo: Harnessing the Slang Behind the Switch

Lineman Lingo: Harnessing the Slang Behind the Switch

Read more May 12, 2021
TC-ER and Direct Bury Cable: What are the Differences?

TC-ER and Direct Bury Cable: What are the Differences?

Read more April 28, 2021
How Renewable Energy is Shaping the Job Outlook for Electric Utilities and Contractors

How Renewable Energy is Shaping the Job Outlook for Electric Utilities and Contractors

Read more April 21, 2021
Four Key Benefits of Smart Meters to Electric Utilities

Four Key Benefits of Smart Meters to Electric Utilities

Read more March 30, 2021
Border States Demo Trucks Bring Latest MRO Products and Solutions to Job Sites

Border States Demo Trucks Bring Latest MRO Products and Solutions to Job Sites

Read more June 30, 2020
Hot Line Tool Safety | Cleaning, Maintenance and Sanitizing

Hot Line Tool Safety | Cleaning, Maintenance and Sanitizing

Read more June 11, 2020
Solutions for better mobile connections | Benefits of using cell signal boosters

Solutions for better mobile connections | Benefits of using cell signal boosters

Read more May 27, 2020
Electric utility succession plan | Keep knowledge when aging workers retire

Electric utility succession plan | Keep knowledge when aging workers retire

Read more February 27, 2020
7 Benefits of Predictive Maintenance for Electric Utility Asset Management

7 Benefits of Predictive Maintenance for Electric Utility Asset Management

Read more February 20, 2020
5 potential benefits of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology

5 potential benefits of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology

Read more February 6, 2020
Smart lighting control systems | 9 reasons to upgrade industrial facilities

Smart lighting control systems | 9 reasons to upgrade industrial facilities

Read more February 5, 2020
NFPA 70E vs. NFPA 2112: PDF compares FR safety compliance standards

NFPA 70E vs. NFPA 2112: PDF compares FR safety compliance standards

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Substation security checklist | 5 ways utilities protect the grid, up safety

Substation security checklist | 5 ways utilities protect the grid, up safety

Read more January 23, 2020
How utilities manage cybersecurity to protect critical energy infrastructure

How utilities manage cybersecurity to protect critical energy infrastructure

Read more January 9, 2020
Utility-scale battery storage | Potential benefits of mass energy capture

Utility-scale battery storage | Potential benefits of mass energy capture

Read more December 26, 2019
Utility electric vehicle programs | Investing in EV plug-in charging infrastructure

Utility electric vehicle programs | Investing in EV plug-in charging infrastructure

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Utility Supply Chain Management: 4 Procurement Tips for Electric Companies

Utility Supply Chain Management: 4 Procurement Tips for Electric Companies

Read more October 15, 2019
Hard hat safety | Head protection tips with PPE basics, OSHA guidelines

Hard hat safety | Head protection tips with PPE basics, OSHA guidelines

Read more October 11, 2019
Hi-vis Clothing Regulations: Why You Should Replace Worn-out Reflective Apparel

Hi-vis Clothing Regulations: Why You Should Replace Worn-out Reflective Apparel

Read more October 7, 2019
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): Connected tech revolutionizes manufacturing

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): Connected tech revolutionizes manufacturing

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Employee-owner’s father among brave few keeping lights on in Puerto Rico

Employee-owner’s father among brave few keeping lights on in Puerto Rico

Read more July 10, 2019
Supply chain professionals can help you prepare for a hurricane

Supply chain professionals can help you prepare for a hurricane

Read more July 1, 2019
A happy mistake: Retired lineman reflects on a career of camaraderie, service

A happy mistake: Retired lineman reflects on a career of camaraderie, service

Read more May 16, 2019
Why utilities use PTZ cameras for advanced electrical substation security

Why utilities use PTZ cameras for advanced electrical substation security

Read more April 14, 2019
Hubbell Power Systems: How to install expanding rock anchors for foundations

Hubbell Power Systems: How to install expanding rock anchors for foundations

Read more April 13, 2019
Hyponatremia: The disadvantages of drinking too much water on the job site

Hyponatremia: The disadvantages of drinking too much water on the job site

Read more April 8, 2019
Local electrical distributor training days key to latest industry trends, technology

Local electrical distributor training days key to latest industry trends, technology

Read more March 15, 2019
Health at work: How to replenish electrolytes on the job site

Health at work: How to replenish electrolytes on the job site

Read more March 14, 2019
ANSI/ISEA 105 versus EN 388: Understanding cut-resistant glove standards

ANSI/ISEA 105 versus EN 388: Understanding cut-resistant glove standards

Read more March 6, 2019
What to look for in a supply chain distributor partner

What to look for in a supply chain distributor partner

Read more February 24, 2019
ANSI/ISEA 138 glove impact protection standard explained | Border States

ANSI/ISEA 138 glove impact protection standard explained | Border States

Read more February 1, 2019
How Electric Utilities Can Prepare for Quick Disaster Recovery

How Electric Utilities Can Prepare for Quick Disaster Recovery

Read more January 31, 2019
Master the inspection, cleaning and storage of respirators | Mask safety tips

Master the inspection, cleaning and storage of respirators | Mask safety tips

Read more January 21, 2019
Job site winter storm preparation | Severe weather emergency action plan

Job site winter storm preparation | Severe weather emergency action plan

Read more January 4, 2019
Best winter work gear guide for extremely cold job sites (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Best winter work gear guide for extremely cold job sites (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Read more November 29, 2018
Custom industrial safety stickers: 4 tactics for facilities, job sites

Custom industrial safety stickers: 4 tactics for facilities, job sites

Read more September 4, 2018
Material management professionals help maximize productivity, efficiency

Material management professionals help maximize productivity, efficiency

Read more July 26, 2018
Portable gas detector simplifies safety compliance (FREE SIMULATOR)

Portable gas detector simplifies safety compliance (FREE SIMULATOR)

Read more July 12, 2018
How utility professionals make lasting electrical connections that deliver your power

How utility professionals make lasting electrical connections that deliver your power

Read more July 11, 2018
VIDEO: Lineman’s rodeo a fun community event that shows skill

VIDEO: Lineman’s rodeo a fun community event that shows skill

Read more June 21, 2018
Guest post: Are drones safe from hackers?

Guest post: Are drones safe from hackers?

Read more June 19, 2018
Cheap FR clothing not worth the risk: 10 flame-resistance tips before you buy

Cheap FR clothing not worth the risk: 10 flame-resistance tips before you buy

Read more June 15, 2018
Heat Stress Safety Tips For Any Job Site (Toolbox Talk Download)

Heat Stress Safety Tips For Any Job Site (Toolbox Talk Download)

Read more June 7, 2018
Diagram: Typical lineman gear for wood versus steel structures

Diagram: Typical lineman gear for wood versus steel structures

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Outdoor string lights an efficient, reliable way to illuminate job sites

Outdoor string lights an efficient, reliable way to illuminate job sites

Read more May 24, 2018
Border States employee-owners double as lineman instructors

Border States employee-owners double as lineman instructors

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Let’s thank our brave linemen and linewomen

Let’s thank our brave linemen and linewomen

Read more May 18, 2018
Expanded US drone testing a potential step forward for utility infrastructure

Expanded US drone testing a potential step forward for utility infrastructure

Read more May 16, 2018
Workplace eye safety 101: Blocking materials, chemicals, UV and more

Workplace eye safety 101: Blocking materials, chemicals, UV and more

Read more May 11, 2018
Drone vegetation management a game-changer for electric utilities

Drone vegetation management a game-changer for electric utilities

Read more May 9, 2018
An act of heroism: Colorado linemen warned residents as fire blazed

An act of heroism: Colorado linemen warned residents as fire blazed

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How to wear a disposable respirator mask

How to wear a disposable respirator mask

Read more May 4, 2018
Border States first to adopt electric vehicle charging signage in SC

Border States first to adopt electric vehicle charging signage in SC

Read more April 27, 2018
ISEA 121 dropped objects standard explained in Ergodyne webinar May 10

ISEA 121 dropped objects standard explained in Ergodyne webinar May 10

Read more April 24, 2018
Valve maintenance training, certification easy with right distributor

Valve maintenance training, certification easy with right distributor

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Sharper Shape drones operational beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)

Sharper Shape drones operational beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)

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Working at heights safety tips every worker should know

Working at heights safety tips every worker should know

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Border States enhancing utility drone inspection with Sharper Shape

Border States enhancing utility drone inspection with Sharper Shape

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How to Use a Defibrillator: ZOLL AED Plus Features Voice Instructions

How to Use a Defibrillator: ZOLL AED Plus Features Voice Instructions

Read more March 29, 2018
Attachable safety barriers adapt to changing work zones

Attachable safety barriers adapt to changing work zones

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Fog-resistant safety glasses ideal eyewear technology for any job site

Fog-resistant safety glasses ideal eyewear technology for any job site

Read more February 21, 2018
How to install power distribution connectors in icy winter conditions

How to install power distribution connectors in icy winter conditions

Read more February 19, 2018
Utility pole aluminum brackets outperform steel in strength, durability

Utility pole aluminum brackets outperform steel in strength, durability

Read more February 12, 2018
Fight winter power outages with close substation, transmission observation

Fight winter power outages with close substation, transmission observation

Read more February 11, 2018
Smart grid technology more efficient than traditional electric operations

Smart grid technology more efficient than traditional electric operations

Read more January 3, 2018
How electric utilities maintain wood infrastructure for long lifespan

How electric utilities maintain wood infrastructure for long lifespan

Read more January 2, 2018
Thermal winter work gloves provide quality insulation in extreme cold

Thermal winter work gloves provide quality insulation in extreme cold

Read more December 28, 2017
Substation and distribution automation a necessity for utilities

Substation and distribution automation a necessity for utilities

Read more December 13, 2017
Border States uniquely positioned within ‘Silicon Valley of Drones’

Border States uniquely positioned within ‘Silicon Valley of Drones’

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Border States uniquely positioned within ‘Silicon Valley of Drones’

Border States uniquely positioned within ‘Silicon Valley of Drones’

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The Basics and Advantages of Utility Load Management

The Basics and Advantages of Utility Load Management

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A practical migration path to utility network modernization

A practical migration path to utility network modernization

Read more November 27, 2017
The age of drones in grid operations is here

The age of drones in grid operations is here

Read more November 16, 2017
Large South Carolina solar farm achieved with Border States services

Large South Carolina solar farm achieved with Border States services

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Large South Carolina solar farm achieved with Border States services

Large South Carolina solar farm achieved with Border States services

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Drone tech and high-end utility analytics made possible by Border States, eSmart Systems

Drone tech and high-end utility analytics made possible by Border States, eSmart Systems

Read more November 9, 2017
Drone tech and high-end utility analytics made possible by Border States, eSmart Systems

Drone tech and high-end utility analytics made possible by Border States, eSmart Systems

Read more November 9, 2017
Big Flat Electric back online after Border States’ quick storm response

Big Flat Electric back online after Border States’ quick storm response

Read more November 3, 2017
Big Flat Electric back online after Border States’ quick storm response

Big Flat Electric back online after Border States’ quick storm response

Read more November 3, 2017
Foundation inspection checklist utilities should follow after flooding

Foundation inspection checklist utilities should follow after flooding

Read more October 30, 2017
FR vs. AR clothing: What’s the difference?

FR vs. AR clothing: What’s the difference?

Read more October 26, 2017
How to properly inspect and test hotline tools

How to properly inspect and test hotline tools

Read more October 23, 2017
How utilities block cyberattacks, become NERC CIP compliant

How utilities block cyberattacks, become NERC CIP compliant

Read more October 23, 2017
Keep maintenance workers safe with a custom lockout-tagout system

Keep maintenance workers safe with a custom lockout-tagout system

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Border States and BURNDY®: How to properly crimp copper connectors

Border States and BURNDY®: How to properly crimp copper connectors

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Utilities improve distribution system efficiency with smart sensors from Border States

Utilities improve distribution system efficiency with smart sensors from Border States

Read more September 26, 2017
This man survived an arc flash, and BSE is spreading safety awareness

This man survived an arc flash, and BSE is spreading safety awareness

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Customized industrial vending seamlessly delivered by right specialists

Customized industrial vending seamlessly delivered by right specialists

Read more August 31, 2017
Customers speak to value of Border States services, solutions

Customers speak to value of Border States services, solutions

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Vendor-managed inventory process simplifies material handling, saves valuable time

Vendor-managed inventory process simplifies material handling, saves valuable time

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Wheeled Boxes and Carts Give You Convenient Material Access

Wheeled Boxes and Carts Give You Convenient Material Access

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Outdoor workers are fighting harmful ultraviolet rays with these easy tips

Outdoor workers are fighting harmful ultraviolet rays with these easy tips

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Border States offers BURNDY® FASTAP™ as quick, safe solution for tapping distribution lines

Border States offers BURNDY® FASTAP™ as quick, safe solution for tapping distribution lines

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Selecting the best flammable safety cabinet

Selecting the best flammable safety cabinet

Read more July 21, 2017
Material staging professionals provide the right material where it’s needed

Material staging professionals provide the right material where it’s needed

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Rent Job Site Trailers for Secure and Easily Accessible Inventory

Rent Job Site Trailers for Secure and Easily Accessible Inventory

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Kitting professionals at Border States help save time and money

Kitting professionals at Border States help save time and money

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Distribution automation improvements with AMI

Distribution automation improvements with AMI

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Making the case for advanced metering infrastructure

Making the case for advanced metering infrastructure

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Seven Ways to Reduce Costs with Vending

Seven Ways to Reduce Costs with Vending

Read more June 21, 2017
BSE demo truck ‘The Blade’ loaded with latest MRO products, solutions

BSE demo truck ‘The Blade’ loaded with latest MRO products, solutions

Read more June 19, 2017