ICE® Green Machines for Green Energy
Editor: Allison Braswell
One of the fastest ways to distribute renewable energy is to expand electricity transmission, also known as power lines. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law calls for thousands of miles of new transmission lines to move electricity created by renewable energy sources. Global demand for electricity surged by 6% in 2021, propelled by economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. With this, U.S. residents have seen a rise ... Read more
Beavers really are "Worth A Dam"
Editor: Debbie Reaney
Located in Westerly, Rhode Island along the southern border of Newton Swamp, the Cottrell Bridge, which carries Westerly Bradford Road (Route 91) over McGowan Brook, was one of many around the state deemed structurally deficient. The replacement and upgrade of this structure was vital to ensure the safety of the surrounding wildlife habitat as well as the over 4,300 vehicles that traverse it daily. The Newton Swamp M ... Read more
Foundations Keeping the Lights on in Ohio
Editor: Debbie Reaney
A substantial portion of Interstate 75 near Dayton, OH has been undergoing major improvements to meet new and improved safety standards. The construction of new roadways and overpasses has created a need for changes to surrounding overhead power lines. Sufficient ground clearance between power lines and the highway is necessary to allow the tallest vehicles to pass without danger. If these lines were ... Read more
