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Pipeline developers have dramatically changed their proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline Southgate extension. Read about the changes and other Southgate updates in Jessica Sims' latest blog post. #StopMVP

The utility-pole business is booming, thanks to a flood of public and private infrastructure spending. So the hunt is on for the tallest, straightest, knot-free conifers, which are peeled, dried and pressure-treated at facilities such as Koppers Holdings’ pole plant in southeastern Georgia’s pinelands. For landowners, especially the families and individuals who grow much of the South’s pine, the pole boom means higher prices for standout trees than what sawmills pay. Shareholders of the two firms that dominate the American pole business—as well as railroad ties—have also been winners. Over the past year, Pittsburgh’s Koppers and Montreal’s Stella-Jonesare up 38% and 91%, respectively, compared with a 14% rise in the S&P 500 stock index. "Demand right now in North America for utility poles is outpacing capacity,” said Stella-JonesChief Executive Éric Vachon. #energytransition #renewableenergysystems #electricvehicles #timber #trees #mills #transmissionlines #utilitypoles #infrastructure #gridmodernization #infrastructure

Riggs Distler is a trusted and dependable partner to a majority of utility organizations, driven by seasoned leadership and backed by the most well qualified union workforce in the business. We self-perform everything from drilling and foundations to environmental matting and controls to transmission tower construction, demolition, and reinforcement. We have successfully completed many power transmission and distribution projects over land, water, and swampland. You can see some examples of the work we’ve done recently to support the reliable delivery of energy pictured here. By supporting efforts focused on modernizing power infrastructure and reducing the frequency and duration of outages, we are part of a larger process that improves the quality of energy service for the communities where we live and work.  #turnkeyconstructionsolutions #RiggsDistler #Transmission #Distribution #Substation #Drilling #Foundations #EnvironmentalConstruction #Utility #Infrastructure

Consumers Energy is embarking on a groundbreaking $37 million underground power line pilot. This initiative isn't just about mitigating outages; it's a strategic move to bolster resilience against extreme weather. This pilot is more than an infrastructure upgrade. It's an investment in reliability and sustainability that will benefit Michigan residents for years to come. What's your take on investing in underground power systems? Could this be the blueprint for nationwide energy reliability? #EnergyResilience #InfrastructureInnovation #SustainableFuture

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Interesting article on moving overhead powerlines underground, and how undergrounding power lines is the next big growth market.

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Update for our Northern Virginia community! The Aspen to Golden electric transmission project has identified Route 7 as the preferred option, currently in the final study phase. This map shows the finalized route in blue, running along the south side of Route 7. Variations A for Belmont and Board Run are under consideration. Here are some key points: 1. Underground power lines were explored but deemed not cost-effective. 2. EMF concerns? Visit https://lnkd.in/ejCipqUq for info. 3. Construction slated for 3rd/4th quarter 2025, with lines energized by end of 2027. Your concerns matter, and I'm here to address any questions. Let's stay informed and connected! 🏡💙   ⭐️Tanya & Co. Keller Williams Realty⭐️ Your Northern Virginia & Northern Neck Real Estate Team 📲 703-729-7001 📨 [email protected] 💻 www.talk2tanya.com   #talk2tanyarealestate #kellerwilliamsrealty #kellerwilliamsagent #realestateva #northernvirginia #northernva #northernvarealestate #leesburgrealestate