Platte River Power Authority will use a low-flying helicopter to conduct an infrared scan of its electrical substations and transmission lines from approximately 8 a.m. until late afternoon on Monday.
The purpose of the scan is to help ensure a continued high level of electrical service reliability by checking equipment for hot spots or potential defects that require preventative maintenance, according to a news release. Transmission lines also will be checked for adequate clearance from the ground, objects and vegetation, according to the release.
This scan will involve more than 250 miles of high voltage transmission lines and more than 20 substations along the Front Range corridor from the Rawhide Energy Station north of Fort Collins to southern Longmont, according to Platte River Power. No set times have been scheduled to fly over specific areas.
Platte River is a wholesale electricity generation and transmission provider that delivers power to Longmont, Estes Park, Fort Collins and Loveland.
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