| | | | | | | | With nearly 50 years of experience in the line trade, Michael Stremel is giving back through an annual gun raffle to support the ILRA Linemen Scholarship Fund. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | The Milwaukee® 9” Lineman’s Pliers with Thread Cleaner (USA) are designed with Power Utility Lineman in mind delivering the easiest cuts and a lasting edge. Our pliers are designed with an optimized pivot point to provide the best leverage for tough cuts through materials like ACSR, hard wire, and soft wire. |
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| | | | | | This story chronicles a lineman's career beginning at 16, highlighting his progression through various roles, the importance of safety, and memorable storm restoration experiences, emphasizing his passion for the trade. |
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| | | | | | For this audio story narrated from the 2025 Vegetation Management supplement, Cooperative Energy shares its story of increasing the threatened population of gopher tortoises through IVM and a herbicide program. |
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| | | | | | Lexie Bryant shares her unique path into the lineworker profession, highlighting her training, field experiences, and the passion that drives her to excel in a demanding yet rewarding trade. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | Register now for the world’s premier lineman event—October 15–18 in Overland Park, Kansas. Don’t miss your chance to compete, connect, and celebrate the trade! |
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| | | | | | The 380 miles of high-voltage lines will increase access to energy sources in the Ameren Illinois service territory. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | Planning a smart grid project is complex, involving evolving technologies and integration challenges. This book offers a clear guide, distilling lessons from successful projects into a roadmap for all stages of grid modernization. Covers everything from initial planning to operational transition, with each phase standalone so readers can gain insights to avoid pitfalls and ensure success. |
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| | | | | | The 49th conference will bring together field managers, supervisors, engineers and operations personnel from September 22-25 in Canada. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | The electric utility industry is under pressure from all sides: an aging infrastructure, the rapid growth of renewable energy, extreme weather, cybersecurity risks, and a shrinking skilled workforce. Amid these challenges, artificial intelligence (AI... |
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