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.

TransGard will showcase its patented fence and Laser Bird Defense system at this leading T&D event.

TransGard’s annual list has squirrels, snakes, birds … and lots of expensive problems.