KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Kalamazoo is one of the cities that will soon be getting an upgrade to its wooden utility poles from Consumers Energy. The utility company plans on replacing the old wooden ...

Opinion: Industry insights reveal a shift towards smarter, more resilient utility poles with increased use of technology like drones and AI for inspections, alongside material innovations and ...

Wildfires have been increasing in size and damage for the last 30 years, and higher temperatures have led to drier conditions, increased drought and longer fire seasons. According to the National ...

DENVER (AP) - Qwest Communications International Inc. will inspect its wooden poles in Colorado for decay and other deterioration after a jury found the company liable for a 2004 accident that ...

TEXARKANA, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) — SWEPCO is in the midst of replacing 20,000 of its utility poles. “So this is a heavier class of wood. A utility pole will have a certain lifespan and we’ve identified ...

JACKSON, Mich. — Consumers Energy is set to install 1,200 iron utility poles in areas of Michigan in hopes of improving the reliability of the state's electrical grid. The new iron poles are said to ...

MANITOWOC – Manitowoc Public Utilities has hired Mi-Tech Services, Inc., to inspect wooden utility poles throughout the city. Inspections will be done in the northeast quadrant of the city, east of ...