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Using UAS for Pipeline Projects
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones, can carry scanners that perform safe, cost-efficient, and fast LiDAR data collection. UAS LiDAR systems are particularly useful for scanning pipeline projects because of its unique... ... Read More
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The Role of the Utility Coordinator
Many utilities occupy public rights-of-way. While some sit above ground, others run hidden underground. These utilities may have been there for decades or recently installed unbeknownst to others. So, it should come... ... Read More
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Surveying Substations with LiDAR
Surveying Substations Surveying substations is complicated. And believe it or not, conventional survey can increase the complexity. So, what are your options? Well, they all revolve around the use of LiDAR! But... ... Read More
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Maintaining Pipe Casing Integrity
Because gas or oil pipelines tend to be buried in soil or immersed in water, they are prone to corrosion. As such, statutes 192.467 and 195.575 from the United States Department of... ... Read More
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My Name is SUE
Subsurface Utility Engineering: Finding Hidden Infrastructure Beneath the ground, subsurface utilities weave intricate pathways of water, electric, sewer, gas, drainage, and communication lines. But even with the most vigilant maintenance programs, the... ... Read More
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Important Changes to NY’s Energy Interconnection Requirements & Distributed Generation (DG) Application Process
The following is a summary of recent changes to the New York State Standard Interconnection Requirements (SIR) and Distributed Generation (DG) Application Process for interconnection projects of less than 5 MW. DG projects include solar/photovoltaic, wind, hydro, micro turbines, fuel cells, and anaerobic digesters/biogas. To assist our clients in understanding these specific changes and the interconnection process itself, the Energy Services team at Maser Consulting P.A. has created the following synopsis of the full New York State Standard Interconnection Requirements (SIR) document which can be found at http://www3.dps.ny.gov/. ... Read More
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