As the frequency and intensity of wildfires escalate in the face of hotter, drier conditions exacerbated by climate change, the imperative to adopt advanced solutions becomes increasingly urgent. Overgrown forests and accumulating kindling on forest floors only serve to exacerbate the intensity of these fires, while in the western regions, traditional electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure pose a heightened risk of igniting wildfires.
Similarly, in the eastern regions, the heightened intensity of storms raises concerns about power outages and compromises the reliability of the electrical grid. The growing prevalence of fires in the west and storms in the east has spurred a demand for innovative approaches such as underground electrical utilities.
At NV5, we lead the charge in designing and implementing underground electrical utilities, leveraging cutting-edge technology to mitigate fire risks while preserving service reliability across vast service areas. Our team of engineers and technical innovators are industry pioneers in underground power distribution and transmission design, employing state-of-the-art fire hardening techniques to safeguard our clients’ assets.
NV5 offers a comprehensive suite of services spanning electrical engineering, civil engineering, structural engineering, surveying, geospatial data analytics, and permitting consulting tailored specifically for underground electrical distribution and transmission. Moreover, our commitment to excellence extends to providing delegate chief building official services to ensure compliance with utility building codes and offering safety monitoring services throughout the construction of utility projects.
With a proven track record that includes the design of over 1,000 miles of underground power lines, NV5 stands at the forefront of technological innovation, delivering solutions that not only mitigate fire risks but also enhance the resilience and reliability of our clients’ electrical infrastructure. Join us in embracing technology to safeguard communities and assets against the mounting threats posed by wildfires and storms.
Expertise
- Fire & Storm Hardening
- Overhead to Underground Distribution Conversions
- Overhead Reconductoring and Wood-to-Steel with PLS-CADD
- Electric Distribution Planning
- New Business & Franchise Relocations
- Alignment Studies & Route Cost Comparisons