Regulations & Standards

UAVs have the potential to be a disruptive technology in the vegetation management industry.

I begin this article knowing full well it may bring to the surface some interesting, albeit potentially controversial issues. My hope is that these issues are discussed extensively among the many members of the UVM industry so that we may shape...

The ANSI A300 (Part 9) Tree Risk Assessment standard calls for utilities to prioritize line segments based on importance and then perform risk assessment.

Since 1996, the Commission staff has closely monitored AEP/Kentucky’s system and the level of consumer complaints, with particular attention paid to the Hazard Service Area (HSA). Annual electric system inspections have noted various projects...