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Eversource Goes To The Sky To Check Transmission Lines In Fairfield County

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Eversource Energy is currently conducting aerial inspections of high-voltage electrical equipment on rights-of-way in parts of Connecticut.

Eversource is conducting helicopter inspections of its transmission lines in Fairfield County.

Eversource is conducting helicopter inspections of its transmission lines in Fairfield County.

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The inspection is an important part of the company’s ongoing commitment to providing reliable electric service, according to a release from Eversource.

The work involves the use of low-flying helicopters equipped with high-resolution cameras, which can detect potential equipment issues before they occur, the release said.

“Over a million customers in Connecticut depend on us every day for reliable electric service,” said Craig Hallstrom, Regional Electric Operations President at Eversource. “These helicopter inspections of our transmission lines are a crucial part of our commitment to reducing the frequency and duration of power outages.”

Eversource’s high-resolution camera inspections began Wednesday morning in Fairfield County and will start next Monday in Litchfield and Hartford counties.

These inspections are expected to take up to three weeks to complete. Weather permitting, the inspection will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. using two black MD500 helicopters with registration numbers N371EE and N500LK.

The region’s transmission system is the backbone of the electric grid. Overhead inspections of transmission lines and equipment – often located upwards of 100 feet in the air – help engineers detect potential problems in advance, allowing the company to schedule necessary maintenance and upgrades before reliability issues arise, the release said.

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