Christopher Casey

Flat roof moisture damage follows a predictable four-stage progression. Each stage is more costly to address than the one before it, and the first three stages are invisible to the naked eye.

Earlier this month at the IEEE Transmission & Distribution Conference, artificial intelligence was everywhere. The agenda covered neural networks (computer systems that learn to recognize patterns the way a brain does), predictive analytics, advanced fault detection, wildfire modeling, and automated inspection platforms. These technologies are set to become an important part of how the industry manages grid reliability and wildfire risk. But after sitting through presentations, meeting with...

Infrared cameras have never been easier to buy or use. They’re compact, affordable, and produce crisp images that might make thermography seem like a simple “point-and-check” exercise. That false sense of simplicity is exactly what gets people into trouble when attempting electrical reliability and safety inspections. User beware: bold colors don't tell the full story Every week at Monroe Infrared (a Guidant Power company), we meet technicians who bought a camera, tried to self-teach, and...