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Terry Boston may be one of the most influential people in the energy world today. His expertise and innovative outlook have been acknowledged with awards and accolades from industry groups and publications, but his success was born in humble beginnings.

Overhead Transmission

Terry Boston: A Gentleman’s Rise in the Energy World

Dec. 23, 2013

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Electric Utility Operations

An Accidental Lineman Makes a Difference

Oct. 24, 2013

Con Edison linemen reconnect cables after a winter storm. The utility serving New York City and Westchester County, New York, has 34,000 miles of overhead cables. Photo courtesy of Con Edison.

Electric Utility Operations

First Responders of the Utility World

Oct. 24, 2013

Chris Fleming (left) enjoys passing along the knowledge he gained from his mentors to the apprentices in the DTE Energy Center of Excellence Technology Training Center after a long career as a lineman, where he saw many technology advancements in the profession. Jason Uhl (right) was intrigued by electricity at a young age, so his journey to become a lineman may have seemed like a natural fit, even though he originally started as a meter reader for DTE Energy until he worked his way into the apprentice program.

Electric Utility Operations

Passing on Knowledge: A New Generation of Linemen Prepare

Oct. 24, 2013

Pam Kufahl