It Took PG&E 8 Months To Prune A Tree Where Leaves Had Already Been Burnt By Power Lines "Inches Away"

California has a tree problem, and proponents of mass timber think they have a solution. As the state races to address a string of devastating wildfires fueled by overgrown forests and trees colliding with power lines, those with an interest in wo.....»»

A California utility is vowing to replace 3,400 miles of overhead power lines with insulated wire to reduce the risk of them sparking when hit by tree limbs or other objects......»»

Pacific Gas and Electric, the troubled California utility, said on Wednesday that it would cut off power during dry and windy weather more frequently, trim more trees along its power lines and spend as much as $2.3 billion to reduce the risk of wildfires......»»

Salt River Project is holding three open houses to inform the public and receive input on its plans to build a new substation and power transmission lines in Laveen, an area of Phoenix where significant growth is expected......»»

Delta Air Lines has reclaimed its crown as passengers' No. 1 pick for first class seats, according to JD Power's 2024 airline rankings. Delta's domestic first-cl.....»»

Pacific Gas & Electric is reportedly nearing a deal to sell a stake in its fleet of power plants to KKR & Co. in an effort to raise funds needed to upgrade infrastructure and reduce the risk of fire resulting from its power lines. read more.....»»

New Target worker complains how she’s forced to close entire store by herself after manager leaves: ‘Only been here 2 months’.....»»

The biggest machine on Earth delivers more than $400 billion of electricity a year across nearly 7 million miles (11 million kilometers) of transmission and distribution lines. It’s the U.S. power grid......»»

Critics slammed Cruz over his remarks, accusing him of joking about the trip that happened during the winter storms.....»»

Embers from the 2020 Castle Fire continued to smolder from inside the tree, which could be 1,000 years old, despite rain and snow. A smoldering tree in Sequoia National Park.....»»

President Biden's foreign policy leaves much to be desired, but it's not too late to reverse course. President Joe Biden Doug Mills-Pool/Getty Images After .....»»

President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan would wire up every corner of the nation with access to broadband for internet and EV charging stations. Power lines in Texas City, Texas. THOMAS SHEA/AFP vi.....»»

Goodbye, for now. Power lines in Fairfield, Iowa Santiago Jose Sanchez for Business Insider Hello! Unfortunately, I have to shar.....»»

ASK THE BUILDER | Shutting off the water is not enough. You need to get as much water out of the water lines as possible......»»

Stephane Ficaja, the head of Uber Eats' U.S. and Canada markets, is leaving the San Francisco online food delivery company after just six months at the helm. Replacing Ficaja is Sarfraz Maredia, who has been regional general manager of Uber rid.....»»

The proposal involved 560 miles of lines in five segments of the plains......»»

Texas' deregulated electricity system worked much of the time, but failed when needed most. UT's James K. Galbraith says policymakers failed, too. Power lines in Texas City, Texas. THOMAS SHEA/AFP via Getty.....»»

TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northland Power Inc. ("Northland" or the "Company") (TSX:NPI) today reported operating and financial results for three months and year ended December 31, 2020. All dolla.....»»

"We are concerned that weary homeowners will fall prey to unsolicited calls regarding insurance claims, home warranties..." Nicholas Ganjei said. Ice and snow blanketing roads in O.....»»

The Arctic blast that knocked out power in 13 U.S. states in mid-February reduced oil production by more than 4 million barrels a day nationwide, according to traders and executives, as wells froze up and gas lines were clogged with ice. The c.....»»