Pre-Winter Inspections and Maintenance Support Safe and Reliable Power for FirstEnergy's Pennsylvania Customers Through Cold Months
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA) is completing pre-winter equipment inspections and maintenance to ensure reliable power delivery during the cold season. The company is implementing several key measures including:
- Thermovision camera inspections of substation components to detect potential issues
- Helicopter inspections of over 5,500 miles of transmission lines
- Tree trimming along 9,900 miles of power lines
- Winterization of control buildings and climate-control systems
- Vehicle and equipment winterization checks
The company serves approximately 2.1 million customers across Pennsylvania through its subsidiaries Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power, and West Penn Power. FirstEnergy is also providing customers with tips to manage their seasonal heating bills through proper home insulation and maintenance.
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA) sta completando le ispezioni e la manutenzione delle attrezzature prima dell'inverno per garantire una fornitura di energia affidabile durante la stagione fredda. L'azienda sta attuando diverse misure chiave tra cui:
- Ispezioni con telecamere termiche dei componenti delle sottostazioni per rilevare potenziali problemi
- Ispezioni in elicottero di oltre 5.500 miglia di linee di trasmissione
- Potatura degli alberi lungo 9.900 miglia di linee elettriche
- Invernamento degli edifici di controllo e dei sistemi di climatizzazione
- Controllo della invernamento dei veicoli e delle attrezzature
L'azienda serve circa 2,1 milioni di clienti in Pennsylvania attraverso le sue sussidiarie Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power e West Penn Power. FirstEnergy sta anche fornendo ai clienti suggerimenti per gestire le spese di riscaldamento stagionali attraverso una corretta isolamento e manutenzione della casa.
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA) está completando las inspecciones y el mantenimiento de equipos previos al invierno para garantizar una entrega de energía confiable durante la temporada fría. La empresa está implementando varias medidas clave, que incluyen:
- Inspecciones con cámaras termográficas de los componentes de las subestaciones para detectar posibles problemas
- Inspecciones en helicóptero de más de 5,500 millas de líneas de transmisión
- Recortes de árboles a lo largo de 9,900 millas de líneas eléctricas
- Preparación de los edificios de control y sistemas de climatización para el invierno
- Verificaciones de la preparación para el invierno de vehículos y equipos
La empresa atiende a aproximadamente 2.1 millones de clientes en Pennsylvania a través de sus filiales Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power y West Penn Power. FirstEnergy también está proporcionando consejos a los clientes para gestionar sus facturas de calefacción estacional mediante un adecuado aislamiento del hogar y mantenimiento.
퍼스트에너지 펜실베니아 전력회사 (FE PA)는 추운 계절 동안 안정적인 전력 공급을 보장하기 위해 겨울 전 장비 점검 및 유지보수를 완료하고 있습니다. 회사는 다음과 같은 몇 가지 주요 조치를 시행하고 있습니다:
- 잠재적인 문제를 감지하기 위한 변전소 구성 요소의 열화상 카메라 점검
- 5,500마일 이상의 송전선 점검을 위한 헬리콥터 점검
- 9,900마일의 전력선에 대한 나무 가지치기
- 제어 건물 및 기후 제어 시스템의 겨울철 준비
- 차량 및 장비의 겨울철 준비 점검
회사는 메트-엣드, 페넬렉, 펜 파워, 웨스트 펜 파워 등의 자회사를 통해 펜실베니아 전역에서 약 210만 고객에게 서비스를 제공합니다. 퍼스트에너지는 또한 고객이 적절한 주택 단열 및 유지 보수를 통해 계절적 난방 비용을 관리할 수 있도록 팁을 제공하고 있습니다.
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA) termine les inspections et la maintenance des équipements avant l'hiver pour garantir une fourniture d'énergie fiable pendant la saison froide. L'entreprise met en œuvre plusieurs mesures clés, notamment :
- Inspections par caméra thermique des composants des sous-stations pour détecter d'éventuels problèmes
- Inspections par hélicoptère de plus de 5 500 miles de lignes de transmission
- Élagage des arbres le long de 9 900 miles de lignes électriques
- Hivernage des bâtiments de contrôle et des systèmes de climatisation
- Vérifications de l'hivernage des véhicules et des équipements
L'entreprise sert environ 2,1 millions de clients à travers la Pennsylvanie via ses filiales Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power et West Penn Power. FirstEnergy fournit également aux clients des conseils pour gérer leur facture de chauffage saisonnière par une isolation et un entretien appropriés de la maison.
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA) führt vor dem Winter Ausrüstungsinspektionen und Wartungsarbeiten durch, um eine zuverlässige Energieversorgung während der kalten Jahreszeit sicherzustellen. Das Unternehmen setzt mehrere wichtige Maßnahmen um, darunter:
- Thermovisionskamera-Inspektionen von Komponenten der Umspannwerke zur Erkennung potenzieller Probleme
- Hubschrauberinspektionen von über 5.500 Meilen Hochspannungsleitungen
- Baumschnitt entlang von 9.900 Meilen Stromleitungen
- Winterfestmachung von Kontrollgebäuden und Klimasystemen
- Fahrzeug- und Geräteüberprüfungen zur Winterfestmachung
Das Unternehmen versorgt etwa 2,1 Millionen Kunden in Pennsylvania über seine Tochtergesellschaften Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power und West Penn Power. FirstEnergy bietet den Kunden auch Tipps zur Verwaltung ihrer saisonalen Heizkosten durch angemessene Isolierung und Wartung des Hauses an.
- Proactive maintenance and inspection program to prevent winter outages
- Comprehensive coverage with inspection of 5,500 miles of transmission lines
- Completed tree trimming along 9,900 miles of power lines to prevent outages
- None.
Company offers tips for customers to manage seasonal heating bills
John Hawkins, FirstEnergy's
Substation electricians inspect critical components using thermovision cameras, which capture infrared images of equipment to detect potential problems that are not visible during regular visual inspections. The infrared images show heat on a color scale, with brighter colors or "hot spots" indicating loose connections, corrosion or other problems that require repairs. Workers can then proactively repair substation equipment to help prevent power outages as customers crank up their heaters to combat the cold.
Watch a video on the company's YouTube channel of FirstEnergy personnel conducting a thermovision inspection.
Larger substations often have buildings that house remote-controlled equipment that require a climate-controlled environment to function properly. Crews winterize those control buildings and ensure their heating systems and battery back-up are ready for the season.
Helicopter inspections are also being completed on more than 5,500 miles of transmission lines located across FirstEnergy's
Tree trimming throughout the year reinforces the power system ahead of the winter season by maintaining proper clearances around electrical equipment and helping to protect against tree-related outages caused by the weight of ice and heavy, wet snow on branches. FirstEnergy's tree contractors have completed trimming work along about 9,900 miles of transmission and distribution power lines this year across
FirstEnergy explains a new vegetation management tool being used across the company's footprint in a video clip on the company's YouTube channel.
Additionally, bucket trucks and other vehicles are inspected to ensure they are safe and able to function in freezing temperatures. Special emphasis is placed on the condition of tires and air brakes, which can freeze up if moisture is present. Snow removal equipment is also checked to ensure that crews can access substations and that work areas and sidewalks at company facilities are clear and safe.
Earlier this year, FE PA employees conducted annual tabletop storm drills as another way to help ensure reliable electric service for customers when severe weather strikes. The drills are designed to prepare employees assigned to storm restoration duties and review restoration processes and storm-management tools critical to safely and quickly getting the lights back on after damage caused by severe weather.
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 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.
- 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 firstenergycorp.com/billassist.
Met-Ed serves approximately 592,000 customers within 3,300 square miles of eastern and southeastern
Penelec serves approximately 597,000 customers within 17,600 square miles of northern and central
Penn Power serves more than 173,000 customers in all or parts of
West Penn Power serves approximately 746,000 customers in 24 counties within central and southwestern
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 customers in
Editor's Note: Photos of FirstEnergy's utilities' winter inspection and maintenance program are available for download on Flickr.
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