Eversource Energy

🏃♀️🏃♂️ The countdown is on! Just 8 days until the Eversource Hartford Marathon. We're so excited to cheer on runners, offer bucket truck rides, connect with the community, and soak in the incredible energy of the day. Whether you're racing, spectating, or stopping by for the fun, we hope to see you there! Hartford Marathon Foundation ⏰ October 10, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. 📍 Bushnell Park, Hartford

RSO to the rescue! 🦅 When a hawk became entangled in electric equipment in Hartford, our team sprang into action. Working alongside a licensed bird handler and environmental officials, Response Specialist Anthony Migliore helped safely rescue the bird, which was then transported to a wildlife rehabilitation center for care. Head to the link in the comments to explore more ways we protect the wildlife in the communities we serve.

Jennifer Gray was on a video conference call with her Energy Efficiency team when she was suddenly hit with the worst headache of her entire life. Several tests later, she was sent to Mass General Brigham and was shocked to learn she would be having brain surgery the next morning. She’s telling her story here because September is Aneurysm Awareness Month. 1 in 50 Americans has an unruptured brain aneurysm. Visit the comments to learn more about early detection.

DYK the life of a utility pole is 40 to 50 years? Electric Field Operations Supervisor Craig Johnson’s team maintains approximately 419,000 wooden poles across 149 Connecticut communities. And starting this year, we’re moving to a 10-year inspection cycle. That means we’ll be checking 42,000 poles annually. When our inspectors find a pole that’s no longer safe, we replace it on the double to keep power flowing reliability and our communities safe. Pole patrol is on a roll!

Preparing for severe weather like the nor'easter expected this weekend starts long before it's in the forecast. Trees are the number one cause of power outages for our customers during storms, so our crews are out every day trimming and removing hazardous trees along our overhead power lines. Hear from our Manager of Vegetation Management Christopher Gonzalez about how this year-round work is strengthening our electric system and helping our communities be storm ready.

At the heart of every transplant journey is a family in need of aid, and that's why we're proud to partner with Love from Lincoln to support their "A Night at the Riverhouse" Gala. Proceeds from their event raised funds that will go directly back into the community by providing assistance to local families in their time of need. Learn more about this amazing organization at the link in our comments.

DYK approximately 10% of our employees are military veterans? The skills and dedication they bring to the job have a large impact—especially during emergency restorations. Hear from a few members of our Veterans group why events like Harbor Care’s NH Veteran Stand Down are an important way to reach and support those who have served. Shoutout to Christopher Stock, Joseph Hoebeke, and John Porazinski!

Thank you to all of the military veterans, families, and vendors who joined us at Energy Park in Manchester, NH for Harbor Care’s NH Veteran Stand Down. We’re proud to see this event grow each year, and are proud to help connect veterans with the services that they've earned. They deserve nothing less. Thank you to all of the military veterans, families, and vendors who joined us at Energy Park for Harbor Care’s NH Veteran Stand Down. We’re proud to see this event grow each year, and are proud to help connect veterans with the services that they've earned. They deserve nothing less. https://lnkd.in/e4-MUJkN

More than 70 of our volunteers rolled up their sleeves today for the Connecticut River Conservancy's 10th annual Source to Sea cleanup. Since we began sponsoring this important community event in 2017, our teams have cleared 550+ bags of trash and 10,000+ beverage containers from local waterways, protecting wildlife and keeping our rivers clean and healthy. Hear why it's a favorite for our Director of Sustainability and Climate Clare Connolly.

Our proactive year-round work to strengthen our electric system is delivering major reliability benefits to our customers. We gave WTNH News 8 a behind-the-scenes look at our work to ensure the grid is ready to withstand severe weather and give our communities the most reliable service possible. Watch the action here: https://lnkd.in/g95GAANg