Heads Up Westonites: Eversource Conducting Statewide Infrared Helicopter Inspections

Eversource, formerly known as Connecticut Light and Power (CL&P), will be conducting aerial inspections of high-voltage electrical equipment throughout Connecticut this week. The bi-annual inspection is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to providing reliable electric service throughout the state, according to a release.

The company stated that the work involves the use of “a helicopter equipped with heat-sensing, infrared scanning technology which can detect potential equipment issues before they occur.”

“Well over a million customers in Connecticut depend on us for reliable electric service to power their day-to-day lives,” said Steve Gilkey, Vice President of Connecticut Field Operations at Eversource. “The semiannual helicopter inspections of our transmission lines are a crucial and effective part of our commitment to reducing the frequency and duration of power outages.”

The company conducted inspections last week in Hartford and Middlesex counties. This week, inspections will continue in Fairfield and Litchfield counties and finish-up in New London and Windham counties. The inspections will take place between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Eversouce’s helicopter is a blue Jet Ranger helicopter with a silver stripe and registration number N1431W.

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