FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 8, 2024
Liberty’s annual aerial transmission-line inspection to begin Aug. 12
Joplin, Missouri – Liberty’s annual aerial inspection of electric transmission lines and substations is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 12. The inspection is scheduled for 10 days and is dependent upon weather and wind conditions.?
A low-flying helicopter is used to survey approximately 1,300 miles of transmission lines throughout Liberty’s local electric service territory. The focus is on identifying potential problems with transmission structures, hardware, conductors, and vegetation. Using an infrared camera, an observer examines lines, connections, and substations to identify potential areas of concern.?
“It’s an efficient and effective way to assess our system for potential reliability issues,” says Jason Grossman, Liberty’s Manager of Vegetation Management. “The speed and comprehensive coverage we achieve with a helicopter allows us to thoroughly inspect our system so that we know where to make improvements to continue to provide high-quality service to our customers.”
About Liberty
Part of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., Liberty is committed to providing safe and reliable natural gas, water, and electricity distribution and services to over one million customer connections. Liberty’s utility operations are primarily located in the United States and Canada, as well as operating in Chile and Bermuda. With a customer-centric approach to management, Liberty seeks to provide a superior customer experience through local management of walk-in centers, conservation and energy efficiency initiatives, and programs for businesses and residential customers. We measure our performance in terms of service reliability, customer satisfaction, and public and workplace safety. Liberty’s North American distribution operations include Arizona, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Oklahoma and Texas in the United States, and New Brunswick in Canada. For more information, please visit www.libertyenergyandwater.com.
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