Crews Wrap Up Winter Prep to Help Provide Safe and Reliable Power for FirstEnergy's Maryland Customers
FirstEnergy's Potomac Edison has completed winter preparations across its Maryland service area to ensure electric system reliability. The company conducted comprehensive inspections including substation equipment checks, thermovision camera scanning for potential issues, and utility pole stability assessments. Tree trimming along approximately 1,800 miles of power lines is expected to be completed by year-end.
The company has also inspected bucket trucks and vehicles, ensuring proper winter operation including tires and air braking systems. To help customers manage winter heating costs, FirstEnergy provided tips including sealing leaks, proper insulation, and smart thermostat usage. Potomac Edison serves about 285,000 customers across seven Maryland counties.
FirstEnergy Potomac Edison ha completato i preparativi invernali nella sua area di servizio del Maryland per garantire l'affidabilità del sistema elettrico. L'azienda ha condotto ispezioni complete, comprese le verifiche delle attrezzature delle sottostazioni, scansioni con telecamere termografiche per rilevare potenziali problemi e valutazioni della stabilità dei pali della luce. La potatura degli alberi lungo circa 1.800 miglia di linee elettriche dovrebbe essere completata entro la fine dell'anno.
L'azienda ha anche ispezionato i camion elevatori e i veicoli, assicurando un corretto funzionamento invernale, compresi pneumatici e sistemi di frenata ad aria. Per aiutare i clienti a gestire i costi di riscaldamento in inverno, FirstEnergy ha fornito consigli, tra cui sigillare le perdite, un'adeguata isolamento e l'uso di termostati intelligenti. Potomac Edison serve circa 285.000 clienti in sette contee del Maryland.
FirstEnergy Potomac Edison ha completado los preparativos de invierno en su área de servicio de Maryland para garantizar la fiabilidad del sistema eléctrico. La empresa realizó inspecciones exhaustivas que incluyen comprobaciones del equipo de subestaciones, escaneos con cámaras termográficas para detectar posibles problemas y evaluaciones de la estabilidad de los postes de servicio. Se espera que la poda de árboles a lo largo de aproximadamente 1.800 millas de líneas eléctricas se complete para fin de año.
La empresa también ha inspeccionado camiones cesta y vehículos, asegurando un funcionamiento adecuado para el invierno, incluidos neumáticos y sistemas de frenos de aire. Para ayudar a los clientes a gestionar los costos de calefacción invernales, FirstEnergy proporcionó consejos como sellar fugas, un aislamiento adecuado y el uso de termostatos inteligentes. Potomac Edison atiende a aproximadamente 285.000 clientes en siete condados de Maryland.
퍼스트에너지의 포토맥 에디슨이 메릴랜드 서비스 지역에서 겨울철 준비를 마쳤습니다. 이는 전기 시스템의 신뢰성을 보장하기 위한 것으로, 회사는 변전소 장비 점검, 잠재적인 문제를 위한 열화상 카메라 스캔 및 전신주 안정성 평가를 포함한 종합적인 점검을 실시했습니다. 약 1,800마일에 이르는 전선의 나무 가지치기는 연말까지 완료될 것으로 예상됩니다.
회사는 또한 버킷 트럭과 차량을 점검하여 겨울철 작동이 원활하도록 타이어 및 공기 제동 시스템을 확인했습니다. 겨울철 난방비를 관리할 수 있도록 퍼스트에너지는 누수 밀봉, 적절한 단열 및 스마트 온도조절기 사용을 포함한 팁을 제공했습니다. 포토맥 에디슨은 메릴랜드의 7개 카운티에서 약 285,000명의 고객에게 서비스를 제공합니다.
FirstEnergy Potomac Edison a terminé ses préparatifs pour l'hiver dans sa zone de service du Maryland afin d'assurer la fiabilité du système électrique. L'entreprise a effectué des inspections complètes, y compris des vérifications de l'équipement des postes de transformation, des analyses avec des caméras thermographiques pour détecter d'éventuels problèmes et des évaluations de la stabilité des poteaux électriques. L'élagage des arbres sur environ 1 800 miles de lignes électriques devrait être achevé d'ici la fin de l'année.
L'entreprise a également inspecté les camions équipés de nacelles et les véhicules, en veillant à leur bon fonctionnement pendant l'hiver, y compris les pneus et les systèmes de freinage pneumatique. Pour aider les clients à gérer les coûts de chauffage en hiver, FirstEnergy a fourni des conseils tels que le scellement des fuites, une isolation adéquate et l'utilisation de thermostats intelligents. Potomac Edison sert environ 285 000 clients dans sept comtés du Maryland.
FirstEnergy Potomac Edison hat die Wintervorbereitungen in seinem Versorgungsgebiet in Maryland abgeschlossen, um die Zuverlässigkeit des elektrischen Systems zu gewährleisten. Das Unternehmen führte umfassende Inspektionen durch, darunter Überprüfungen der Umspannwerk-Ausrüstung, Scans mit thermografischen Kameras zur Erkennung möglicher Probleme und Stabilitätsbewertungen von Strommasten. Der Schnitt von Bäumen entlang von etwa 1.800 Meilen von Stromleitungen soll bis zum Jahresende abgeschlossen sein.
Das Unternehmen hat auch Hubarbeitsbühnen und Fahrzeuge inspiziert und sichergestellt, dass sie wintertauglich sind, einschließlich Reifen und Druckluftbremsen. Um den Kunden bei der Bewältigung der Heizkosten im Winter zu helfen, hat FirstEnergy Tipps bereitgestellt, darunter das Abdichten von Undichtigkeiten, eine angemessene Isolierung und die Nutzung von Smart-Thermostaten. Potomac Edison beliefert etwa 285.000 Kunden in sieben Landkreisen in Maryland.
- Completed comprehensive winter preparation and maintenance to ensure system reliability
- Implementation of advanced thermovision technology for preventive maintenance
- Extensive tree trimming coverage of 1,800 miles of power lines
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Company offers tips for customers to manage seasonal heating bills
Don McGettigan, FirstEnergy's Acting President,
Potomac Edison personnel inspected substation equipment and winterized substation control buildings to ensure that essential components of its system continue to function properly during cold weather.
Electricians also inspected critical components using special thermovision cameras, which capture infrared images that can reveal potential problems that aren't visible through regular visual inspections. The infrared technology can identify equipment issues such as loose connections and corrosion, and workers are able to make repairs to prevent potential power outages in the future. Utility poles also were inspected to ensure their stability heading into the winter months.
Tree trimming throughout the year is another activity that supports winter operations by maintaining proper clearances around electrical systems and helping protect against tree-related outages caused by heavy, wet snow along with high winds and ice. Potomac Edison tree contractors expect to complete trimming along approximately 1,800 miles of power lines in
FirstEnergy explains a new vegetation management tool and how it's being used across the company's footprint in a video clip on the company's YouTube channel.
Additionally, company bucket trucks and other vehicles were inspected to help ensure safe operation during the winter season. The condition of tires and air braking systems, which can freeze up if moisture is present, were carefully examined. In addition, the company ensures snow removal equipment is on hand so employees can safely access work sites and company facilities.
Customers can review tips to prepare in advance for severe weather, and view restoration updates if storms do cause power outages, by visiting FirstEnergy's 24/7 Power Center at www.firstenergycorp.com/outages.
Cold Weather Tips for Customers:
With the winter storm season also comes frigid temperatures and rising energy costs. Customers can take steps to keep their homes comfortable while managing their electricity bill this cold season. The following tips can help customers use electricity wisely during this period of high demand:
- Seal any leaks around windows and door frames with caulk or weather stripping to prevent cold air from sneaking into your home.
- Close the fireplace damper when it is not in use to keep cold air out.
- Close the drapes at night. During the day, only open those that receive direct sunlight.
- Use a programmable or smart thermostat to keep temperatures lower when no one is home and to increase the temperature before arrival back home.
- Check furnace fan filters. Clogged filters waste energy and money by forcing a heating system to work harder than necessary.
- Make sure your home is properly insulated. If you have less than six inches of insulation, you'll benefit by adding more.
- Payment arrangements and assistance programs are available for customers who need help with their electric bills. For more information, visit www.firstenergycorp.com/billassist.
Potomac Edison serves about 285,000 customers in all or parts of
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than six million customers in
Editor's Note: Photos of workers conducting inspections to enhance service reliability for FirstEnergy's customers are available for download on Flickr. Videos of company personnel conducting a thermovision inspection can be found on the company's YouTube channel.
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