Xcel Energy says a public safety power shutoff isn’t expected, though wind-driven outages remain possible under enhanced powerline safety settings.

As strong winds are set to hit Colorado this week, raising wildfire risks, Xcel Energy will activate systems to mitigate ...

You might not think a single pruning choice could start a neighborhood fire, but when branches touch or sag toward live wires the risk becomes real. Keep large trees a safe distance from overhead ...

Vegetation growing near power lines is a major driver of both wildfires and widespread power outages in California, and new research from Cal ...

Those bright orange spheres strung along certain power lines are not decorative, and they are not there to keep the wires from sagging. They are precision safety devices, engineered to make some of ...

Key Points You can plant trees near or under power lines. Keep in mind the tree's mature height.Follow local easement regulations and distance requirements from power lines.Problems arise when trees ...

The incoming winter storm may damage power lines and could even bring them down completely. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereDuke Energy officials shared that just a ...

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Helicopters are uniquely designed to offer benefits in the areas of emergency medicine, search and rescue, and firefighting, to name a few. While versatile, because helicopters do frequently fly and ...

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) wants to remind equipment and drone operators to keep powerline safety a key focus when working around power lines.