Responsible for the most significant number of substation outages across the U.S., squirrels enter substations in search of shelter and warmth—and possess the instinct to remember the best nesting sites. Their sheer numbers make them the greatest threat to substation security. TransGard’s Standard Animal Fence, which is electric fencing barriers deter squirrels and other animals that cause substation power outages.
TRANSGARD NAMES WILLIAM MARKS REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR, U.S. EAST SERVICING NC, SC, VA, PA, MD, DE, NY, NJ, AND NEW ENGLAND (YORK, Pa) — TransGard
Hot weather means animal-caused outages are more than just inconvenient … they’re dangerous to customers. These outages from the second quarter of 2022 underscore the larger threat birds and climbing animals pose to substations.
Since its first days of operation, TransGard has sounded the warning about the risks that animals pose to the nation’s electrical grid. Now, the national consumer media is beginning to take notice.
In this recent feature, ABC News departs from the usual “sneaky squirrel shuts down Main Street” tone and highlights the very real — and expensive — danger that climbing animals and birds introduce when they come in contact with elements of the power distribution system, not only in the U.S, but around the world.
Michigan is considering legislation that would require utilities to compensate customers affected by power outages: bill credits, local government reimbursements, and more.
Greg Burkholder has been hired as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Bill Reichard will become Executive Chairman of the Board.
We’re all pleased that the winter of 2021-22 was relatively easy on the U.S., but, according to TransGard’s research team, the warm winter could lead to huge headaches for utilities and other power providers.
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