Stray voltage and manhole safety

Here, you can find out about the plans electric companies have for the inspection of above and below ground equipment and facilities susceptible to stray voltage.

Introduction

The electric companies have plans for:

• the inspection of equipment and facilities susceptible to stray voltage
• the inspection and maintenance of underground facilities.

These plans aim to ensure safety by identifying any potential issues and mitigating failures.

Department orders

• Distribution system safety, stray voltage and manhole safety assessments

Company plans

• Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company d/b/a National Grid
• NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy
• Fitchburg Gas & Electric Light Company d/b/a Unitil
  • Unitil Plan - response to Siemens recommendations
• Western Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy