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Latest news on utility vehicles, safety, power transmission and distribution, line construction and power testing and measurement.

Transmission & Distribution

Belgium power grid operator considers investing in France, Netherlands operators

May 22, 2013

In 2010, Elia purchased part of German TSO 50Hertz Transmission from Vattenfall, Sweden's state-owned utility company

ZBB to provide renewable energy smoothing for Lower Valley Electric Co-op

May 22, 2013

The system includes the ZBB EnerSection 125kW bi-directional inverter and ZBB EnerSection DC inputs for regulating power flows to and from four lead acid battery sets

Electric grid prepared for summer demand, says NYISO

May 22, 2013

The NYISO forecasts that New York's summer 2013 peak demand will reach 33,279 MW

Vehicles & Accessories

National Grid, ChargePoint launch electric vehicle charging station project

May 22, 2013 ChargePoint and National Grid unveiled the first of what will be many electric vehicle charging stations funded through a $1 million award from the New York State Energy Research and Development Au...
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Engine lubricants: Rislone Engine Treatment Concentrate gets the sludge out

May 22, 2013

Automotive lubricant: Concentrate provides a blend of lubricating oils and cleaning agents that remove sludge and other deposits.

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Utility supplies: CASE Experience AR App brings products, solutions to life with smartphones, tablets

May 21, 2013

Utility equipment: Case Construction introduces digital app; brings products and solutions to life on smartphones and tablet computers.

Tools & Supplies

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Utility tools: Leatherman Multi-Tools, Twistool hand-size hot stick from H-iLine

May 22, 2013

Utility supplies: Hi-Line introduces a full line of Leatherman Multi-Tools and pocket knives to meet your needs no matter what job or everyday task is at hand.

Electric grid prepared for summer demand, says NYISO

May 22, 2013

The NYISO forecasts that New York's summer 2013 peak demand will reach 33,279 MW

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Utility poles: BOLT STAR bolt template tool saves labor, speeds construction of pole bases

May 21, 2013 Transmission line construction: Construction Innovations’ BOLT STAR is a reusable “bolt template” tool that sits directly on the tube form and potentially cuts in half the time required to construc...

Line Construction & Maintenance

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Utility tools: Leatherman Multi-Tools, Twistool hand-size hot stick from H-iLine

May 22, 2013

Utility supplies: Hi-Line introduces a full line of Leatherman Multi-Tools and pocket knives to meet your needs no matter what job or everyday task is at hand.

Protective clothing: Galeton offers EVA Rainsuit with carry bag

May 22, 2013

Lineman safety: Stay dry and comfortable on the job with Galeton’s EVA Rainsuit. Flexible, soft and durable, the Rainsuit keeps workers comfortable and dry throughout the day.

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Utility poles: BOLT STAR bolt template tool saves labor, speeds construction of pole bases

May 21, 2013 Transmission line construction: Construction Innovations’ BOLT STAR is a reusable “bolt template” tool that sits directly on the tube form and potentially cuts in half the time required to construc...

Safety Products

Engine lubricants automotive lubricant vehicle maintenance Rislone Engine Treatment Concentrate

Engine lubricants: Rislone Engine Treatment Concentrate gets the sludge out

May 22, 2013

Automotive lubricant: Concentrate provides a blend of lubricating oils and cleaning agents that remove sludge and other deposits.

Protective clothing: Galeton offers EVA Rainsuit with carry bag

May 22, 2013

Lineman safety: Stay dry and comfortable on the job with Galeton’s EVA Rainsuit. Flexible, soft and durable, the Rainsuit keeps workers comfortable and dry throughout the day.

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Utility safety: SCADAconnect end-to-end connectivity solution from SkyWave

May 21, 2013 Utility equipment: SkyWave SCADAconnect enables 360 degree visibility between field equipment and enterprise. Plug-and-play technology solution eliminates remote satellite connectivity blind spots.

Test & Measurement

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Power measurement: Touchscreen metering and management display from Eaton

May 22, 2013

Energy meter: Eaton introduces tablet-sized uninterruptible power system touchscreen to put power management at data center managers’ fingertips.

NRC inspectors sent to North Carolina power plant

May 22, 2013

The nuclear power plant was shut down after data showed the flaw near a nozzle on the vessel head

ConEd's smart grid program creates 2,700 jobs

May 21, 2013

The report showed that the grid modernization program produced 896 full-time equivalent positions, including 313 at the utility and 583 at its contractors