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Tag Archives: risk

Solar panel fires

The Municipal Posted on September 16, 2014 by Keith KneppSeptember 16, 2014
An increase in the number of homes, businesses and even farms installing solar panels means all fire departments should be prepared to combat the unique electric fires that can result. (Photo provided by Deep Blue Training Associates)

The cost of powering homes, farms and businesses has increased exponentially during the past 30 years. To combat the uncertainty, or in many cases to create a more “green” environment, residents and business owners have turned to solar as an … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire Fighters, Rescue, Solar Energy | Tagged dunn, electrical, energy, power, pv, risk, solar, systems | Leave a reply

Risk-based prioritization: an approach for small- and medium-sized utilities

The Municipal Posted on January 10, 2014 by The MunicipalJanuary 7, 2014
…even if one of these options is not pursued, operators will at least know which are their most critical pipelines

W ater utilities across the United States face a major funding gap related to buried pipeline infrastructure. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the difference between what’s needed for infrastructure renewal — the majority of it associated with buried … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged assessment, assets, condition, failure, management, pipeline, risk, utilities | Leave a reply

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