Utility Service Agency Case Studies

The following linked documents are individual case studies. Each one examines a specific situation where a product or service from one of our manufacturers provided a tangible solution to a problem faced by a customer. Read through to see how our manufacturers can solve problems for your organization.

Polywater – Keeping Out Critters with AFT

A case study of how Florida Power and Light were able to keep rodents from damaging pole riser conductor with fast-acting AFT

Product case study poster with the title "Piedmont Osprey Problems" regarding PLP and their raptor protector platform.

PLP – Piedmont Osprey Problems

A case study of how PEMC was able to alleviate issues caused by the nesting of protected ospreys on a powered utility pole

Product flyer for Polywater Type NN Underground Pulling Lubricant featuring a bottle of lubricant being held with yellow gloves, and two images showing damaged cables. The flyer discusses a product case study about skipping an extra step in cable pulling, and highlights the benefits of using this lubricant.

Polywater – Skipping the Extra Step with NN Lube

A case study of how one cooperative’s adoption of Polywater Type NN lubricant for cable pulling simplified the process, saving time and money

A case study documenting the evolution of the Hastings Tel-O-Pole II design

Hastings – Evolution of the Tel-O-Pole II

A documentation of the changes implemented through various redesigns over the years, each spurred by user feedback

An informational infographic about upgrading utility switches from ILO-C to AutoLine, with photos of wetland boundary, switch suspension, and units arranged on ground.

Cleaveland/Price – From ILO-C to AutoLine

Case study on how the AutoLine from Cleaveland/Price allowed for easier, safer switch operation without requiring a new switch structure

Poster about DDHXA-75 substation saver product case study, featuring images of the substation, equipment, and team.

Sherman+Reilly — DDHXA-75: The Substation Saver

Testimonial and case study regarding the maneuverability and ease of use of the DDHXA-75 (Duct Dawg) in a tight substation

Cleaveland Price — Transmission Automation

Case study for a utility that upgraded their network with three transmission automation products from Cleaveland Price

A product case study poster about Cleaveland Price disconnect switches operated at Siler City Substation, including images of electrical switches and equipment.

Cleaveland Price — Disconnect Switches, Siler City

Testimonial regarding Cleaveland Price’s high quality disconnect switches

BMK — Foam Backfilling Pole Holes

Case study for using BMK’s Polecrete Stabilizer to fill excavation sites left over from a vacuum tuck

Hastings — The Fuse Cup Fix

Case study dissecting how falling fuses can cause injuries and how the Fuse Cup can prevent them

Infographic about how arc suppression blankets save lives by preventing dangerous flashovers during high-voltage electrical discharges, with illustrations of test equipment, technician testimonies, and construction details of the blankets.

Estex MFG - Arc Suppression Blankets

Hawaii Electric experiences a flashover/arc flash in a manhole, Estex blankets prevent disaster

Flyer titled 'Fiber Huts in Rural Virginia' discussing a project for providing fiber internet to underserved rural areas. Includes images of modular enclosures and fiber hut structures, with contact information for Utility Service Agency, Inc.

Power Design Inc. - Fiber Huts

Prince George Electric Cooperative utilizes modular enclosures to house fiber equipment

Comparison of new yellow Youngstown FR Ground Gloves with photos of used, worn brown gloves from a trial testing period.

Youngstown Gloves - FR Ground Glove

A recounting of how the FR Ground Glove wildly exceeded expectations during testing

ECP - Light Pole Foundation

Crew in Seneca SC successfully utilize ECP’s light pole foundation to quickly complete a job

FulcrumAir flyer: an informational poster about installing bird flight diverters using aerial robotics. It features images of drones flying in the sky and a bird flight diverter on power lines.

FulcrumAir - Aerial Robotics

Rapidly Installing Bird Flight Diverters with Drones and Robots

Flyer from Wilson Iron Works promoting high-speed tower repair after hurricane Helene, showing service details, contact information, and QR code.

Wilson Iron Works Transmission Tower Repair

High speed ordering delivery of critical supplies in the wake of Hurricane Helene

Cleaveland Price BTT Motor Op

A testament to the reliability and function of CP’s battery management system.

Polywater flyer: An informational flyer about wood-pole repair with a before-and-after comparison of a damaged pole and a repaired pole, including a close-up of the repair process and a QR code for more info.

Polywater UPR Information

American Polywater UPR repairs woodpecker damage.

Current Lighting Solutions case study flyer cover; shows Piedmont EMC Lights Operations Center showcasing LED flood lights illuminating the area at night.

CURRENT Lighting Floodlight Benefits

CURRENT Lighting Solutions Flood Lights improve operation center lighting.

Flyer for Power Design Inc modular enclosure with a banner highlighting its features, like insulation, AC, pre-wired setup, reduced maintenance costs, easy installation, safety benefits, and accessibility to batteries and equipment.

Power Design Battery Enclosure

Battery enclosure extends battery life for major IOU.

A flyer for Youngstown Gloves, with four images showing yellow work gloves worn by a person against a dark asphalt background.

Youngstown Glove Durability Flyer

YTG offers unrivaled quality, durability and comfort.

Cover page of a case study report titled 'Duke Energy Progress & Cleveland/Price,' focusing on reducing transmission fault location identification time, with an image of power lines and a forested area.

Cleaveland/Price Linescope Flyer

CP employs Linescope to reduce transmission fault.

A case study that documents the timely delivery of specialized parts and equipment manufactured by Preformed Line Products

Preformed Transmission Project Flyer

Preformed Line Products’ quick response saves transmission project

Cover page for a case study on ECP; features workers on a construction site installing a substation foundation with large metal pipes on wooden pallets and construction equipment visible in the background.

ECP Substation Foundation Installation

ECP utilizes high-tolerance screw-in foundation.

Transmission Line Inspection

PLP offers a time saving option for critical line maintenance.

A case study for Power Design Inc, featuring an outdoor electrical splicing cabinet with underground power lines, showing cable connections and wiring inside, with trees and outdoor environment in the background.

PDI Looping/ Splicing Cabinet

PDI Cabinet solves large underground conductor issues.

A case study for Fiber To The Home by PLP. Close-up of a fiber optic network access box attached to a cable. Below, images of utility poles with power lines and a home with overhead wiring.

PLP Fiber To The Home

Preformed Closures and Aerial hardware facilitate FTTH.

PDI Pre-Installed Junctions

PDI Pre-Installed junction pedestals saves time and money.

Flyer for PLP services, featuring a utility pole with a nest on top, set against a bright blue sky, with text about an NC COOP addressing osprey nesting issues.

Preformed Osprey Platform

PLP addresses osprey nesting issues on distribution line.

Flyer featuring Cleveland Price Inc.'s Pad Controller for automating fleet switchgear, with images of the equipment and benefits listed.

Cleaveland Price Pad Controller

CP brings automation to existing padmount switchgear.

An informational poster explaining cathodic protection for steel structures, with images of ground electrodes and steel components in soil, and logos from Jennings Anodes and Utility Service Agency Inc.

Jennings Anodes Cathodic Protection

Cathodic protection sub-grade corrosion of steel structures.

A preview of a Capture The Story document; it features a lineman in a bucket lift performing maintenance on an energized line using a fiberglass rod.

Hastings Remote Wire Size Gauge

Hastings remote wire size gauge verifies size of energized conductor.