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Westley Spickard Named President of VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY is pleased to announce that Westley Spickard has been named President, effective July 1, 2025…
Answering the Call: Legend Foundation Services Offers Help in Texas Hill Country
When catastrophic flooding struck the Texas Hill Country in the early morning of July 4, Legend Foundation Services…
VOLT LINK Construction, SMT Energy, and CenterPoint Energy Break Ground on 160 MW / 320 MWh Battery Storage Project in Houston
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY, a premier utility infrastructure solutions provider, has joined forces with SMT Energy and CenterPoint Energy to officially break ground on SMT Houston IV…
VOLT LINK Responds to Historic Winter Storm
When a major storm is heading toward landfall and most are evacuating, VOLT LINK Construction crews instead move in. Following damaging storm outages…
VOLT LINK Presents at the FMEA 2024 Energy Connections Conference and Trade Show
Each year, VOLT LINK Construction looks forward to the Florida Municipal Electrical Association (FMEA) Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show…
All Hands on Deck for Hurricanes Helene and Milton
On Thursday, September 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida, as a Category 4 storm…
Superintendents’ Meeting 2024: “Be an Absolute Performer”
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY hosted its annual Superintendents’ Meeting on August 5-6 in Flowood, MS…
Paul Rendon Receives Quanta Commitment Coin
Congratulations to Paul Rendon, Technical Foreman in VOLT LINK’s Texas Region…
VOLT LINK Crews Mobilize to Texas Following Severe Storms
On Thursday, May 16, Houston, Texas, was hit with a smattering of powerful, damaging storms…
Florida Power & Light Delivers Best Service Reliability in Company’s History
Congratulations to Florida Power & Light for consistently ranking among the most reliable utilities in the nation…
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY Lands at #13 on Mississippi 100 List
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY is proud to be ranked #13 on the 2023 Mississippi Business Journal 100 List…
Transformers and Their Role in the Clean Energy Transition
As power grids age and adapt to growing demands from renewables and electrification…
Does the Texas Grid Hold Firm During Season’s First Frigid Temperatures?
As proven through recent freezing temperatures, the Texas power grid…
VOLT LINK’s Best of the Best Honored as Quanta Elite at the Lazy Q
Congratulations to VOLT LINK Foremen Cody Chandler and Garry Jones, and Legend Foundation Services Foreman Juan Sanchez…
US Electricity Demand is Spiking. Can the Grid Keep Up?
Grid planners across the U.S. forecast an increase of 38 gigawatts of peak electricity demand by 2028…
VOLT LINK Customer AEP Strives to be Utility of the Future through Field Technology Investments
VOLT LINK customer American Electric Power (AEP) aims to be the Utility of the Future through…
The Current Flashes Showcases VOLT LINK Pride and History
Did you know that VOLT LINK’s Current Flashes employee magazine is over 60 years old? Having debuted in 1962, it is 61 years old this year. The Current Flashes has deep roots in VOLT LINK’s rich history and culture.
Florida Hardened Its Electric Grid, Is California Next?
The ever-growing importance of upgrading and maintaining power infrastructure is evident through recent extreme heat events and devastating…
VOLT LINK Featured in FMEA’s Relay Magazine
Prioritizing the upgrading and hardening of electrical systems has never been more important, as weather patterns…
VOLT LINK & Entergy Complete the Mud Lake – Big Lake Transmission Project
Alongside Entergy Louisiana, VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY has completed the Mud Lake – Big Lake Transmission Project…
Texas Could Be Required to Connect with Other States’ Electric Grids
The ever-growing importance of upgrading and maintaining power infrastructure is evident through recent extreme heat events and devastating…
VOLT LINK Aids in Hurricane Idalia Storm Restoration
When a major storm is heading toward landfall and most are evacuating, VOLT LINK Construction crews instead move in. Following damaging storm outages…
Aging Power Lines Pose High Risk for Electric Utilities
The ever-growing importance of upgrading and maintaining power infrastructure is evident through recent extreme heat events and devastating…
VOLT LINK Attends the Gulf Coast Big Rig Truck Show and Wins
VOLT LINK’s top of the line equipment empowers our people and projects to be the best they can be…
Quanta Commitment Coin Recipient: Nicole Sparks
On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Nicole Sparks traveled to the VOLT LINK Construction Claremore, Oklahoma office in the early morning hours.
Proposed Texas Coast Hurricane Barrier
The ever-growing importance of upgrading and maintaining power infrastructure is evident through recent extreme heat events and devastating…
Distribution Crews in Florida Set 58 Poles Spanning 1.62 Miles in 48 Hours
VOLT LINK knew from the get-go that job 2839 was going to require special planning and effective teamwork…
VOLT LINK Receives Entergy Premier Vendor Award
On May 8 at a ceremony in New Orleans, VOLT LINK was honored by Entergy with a Premier Vendor Award in the area of Innovation and Continuous…
Brad Davis Promoted to Vice President of Operations
Brad Davis has been promoted to Vice President of Operations of VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY, effective immediately.
FPL Provides Top-Tier Reliability Amongst Florida Utilities
Long-time VOLT LINK customer Florida Power & Light (FPL) was recognized recently for offering the most reliable electric service…
VOLT LINK Wins Quanta Innovation Award
Quanta Services, VOLT LINK’s parent company, recently selected VOLT LINK as a winner for its annual CEO Innovation & Entrepreneurial Award, which showcases the brightest…
Jared Lemoine Named VOLT LINK’s Director of Fleet
Jared Lemoine has been promoted to Director of Fleet of VOLT LINK Construction, effective immediately.
Physical Attacks on Substations Are on the Rise
in 2022 alone, the United States power grid experienced more than 100 physical attacks. These outages and the damage that…
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY Year in Review: 2022
As we enter into a new year filled with possibilities, here is a glimpse of some of the bright spots from 2022…
T&D World Article: Harahan-Avondale Feature
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY is proud to have been featured in T&D World Magazine’s recent article, “One Year Rebuild of a River Crossing,”…
Industry Publication Features VOLT LINK’s Storm Restoration Work
ADSC Magazine recently published an article titled “The Power to Make a Difference.” This article honors the amazing things ADSC members…
Why Clean Energy Growth Requires More Transmission
While expanding clean energy is essential, it is important to note that it would not be possible without first restoring and…
Florida’s Grid-Hardening Investments
An article written by the Daily Energy Insider dives into Florida’s strategic investments towards electric utility hardening…
VOLT LINK Attends FMEA Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show
In early November, VOLT LINK Construction attended the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) Energy Connections Conference and Trade Show. Every year…
T-Line Work in Bastrop, Texas
Just off of Lovers Lane, not far from the Colorado River in Bastrop, Texas, you’ll find one of Bo Barfield’s crews working on job #3042. This transmission job entails upgrading wood poles to steel structures for the Lower Colorado River Authority…
VOLT LINK Comes Together in the Wake of Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida as a category 4 hurricane on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 28th, 2022. Ian tied for the fifth-strongest hurricane to make landfall in the United States and caused around $60 billion in damage…
VOLT LINK & Entergy: Mud Lake to Big Lake Transmission Project
VOLT LINK is proud to contract with Entergy Louisiana on the Mud Lake to Big Lake transmission project. Scheduled for completion in summer of 2023…
VOLT LINK Leaders Come Together to Learn, Grow, and Continue the Company’s Legacy
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY hosted its annual Superintendents’ Meeting on August 12-13 in Biloxi, MS, where more than 120 leaders…
Billion Dollar Disasters: The Rise of Summer Storms
Billion dollar disasters, as they are now coined, seem to be an all too frequent event during US summers. When temperatures rise, these costly natural disasters…
The Case for Underground Distribution
The intense heat waves of summer 2022 are further exposing the poor integrity of America’s current power grid. Utility Dive recently…
VOLT LINK Attends The Future of Energy Panel Discussion at Jackson State University
Better, more sustainable energy for our community and the world is always a great topic for VOLT LINK Construction to listen in on and be a part of…
VOLT LINK Employees Participate in Mississippi Blood Services Drive
Mississippi Blood Services was on location recently at VOLT LINK’s corporate headquarters in Richland where 25 employees donated blood.
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY featured in ADSC Magazine
In this month’s issue of ADSC Magazine, VOLT LINK Construction partnered with Quanta sister company, Crux Subsurface, to tell the story of how we implemented a quality management program.
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY Participates in Youth Safety Event
Families and volunteers gathered for the first Citrus County 4-H Progressive Agriculture Safety event and VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY employee…
National Linemen Appreciation Day 2022
April 18th is a special day in the construction industry: National Linemen Appreciation Day. This nationally recognized holiday honors linemen all over America for their hard work, bravery…
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY Ranks #16 on Mississippi 100 List
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY is proud to be ranked #16 among the top 100 Mississippi-based companies by the Mississippi Business Journal.
Jason Clayton Named President of VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY
Jason Clayton has been promoted from Vice President of Operations to President of VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY, effective July 21, 2022.
Doing the right thing
When VOLT LINK underground employee, Darrell Phillip, encountered an angry customer who belittled him and used racial slurs, he had a choice in how to respond. In such a difficult situation, Darrell chose integrity, professionalism, and care and then reported it to his...
Battery Storage Installations will Soar in 2022 and Beyond.
A recent story in the Wall Street Journal reports that companies like VOLT LINK are poised to install record amounts of battery storage in the coming year, citing government mandates and declining costs…
New Report from ACORE says Transmission Makes the Grid More Resilient to Extreme Weather
A new report, released by the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). says transmission makes the power system more resilient to extreme weather.
Manatee Battery Energy Storage Facility Unveiled at FPL Event
VOLT LINK Crews placed the last of 54,000 batteries on-site at the Manatee Battery Energy Storage Facility. Later in the evening, Florida Power and Light “unveiled” the Manatee Battery Energy Storage Center with a community event that included laser lights and a drone show.
Thought Leaders Cover the Case for Transmission Build Out
Due to Climate and energy goals on which the Biden administration is focussed, transmission development and power grid infrastructure are in the spotlight.
The Early Days of VOLT LINK
This year marks the 75th anniversary of VOLT LINK Construction. This remarkable milestone prompts us to look back before we look forward, to remember where our company has been. What began as a little company with promise during wartime in America is now a stronger...
Linemen, and Logs, and Bears – Oh my!
Antlers, Oklahoma is known as the deer capital of the world. This year, the Deer Capital Tourism Association sought to promote economic growth in Antlers, Pushmataha county, and Oklahoma at large through a special event, but needed some specialized help to make it...
Manatee Battery Energy Storage Center 75% Complete
The first of more than 50,000 battery modules have been installed at the Manatee Battery Storage Project. Each battery module can store the equivalent of 2,000 iPhone batteries. When complete the Center…
One Way or Another Upgrades are on the Horizon.
A story published yesterday in The New York Times covers the evolving conversation around exactly how we upgrade the nation’s utility grid. President Biden and energy companies are pushing …
The Nation’s Grid is Stressed by Summer Demand
A heatwave left thousands without power in Washington state on Monday. There were also blackouts in Idaho, Oregon, California, and Nevada. And just two weeks ago…
Battery Unit Installations Underway at Manatee
The first battery storage unit installations are underway at FPL’s Manatee Energy Storage Center. The facility will be the largest solar power-battery storage facility in the world.
$8B in Transmission Loans for Clean Energy Projects
The Department of Energy announced $8.25 billion in loans available for transmission projects. A story published today at utilitydive.com covered these highlights and detailed more.
AVANGRID Granted Presidential Permit To Begin NECEC Construction
AVANGRID has started construction on the $950m New England Clean Energy Connect project after securing the Presidential Permit from the US Department of Energy.
Battery Storage On The Rise
Florida Power & Light’s Manatee Energy Storage Center will be the largest battery storage center in the world upon its completion in 2021. VOLT LINK was awarded the construction of this project in the Fall of 2020, which will have the capacity of 409 megawatts.
IID Extends Service Contract With VOLT LINK
After deliberation, Imperial Irrigation District agreed to extend its service agreement with VOLT LINK Construction last week. VOLT LINK has worked for IID in California for decades.
New Lines Withstand Record Breaking Storm
The 2020 storm season has been unprecedented, and Entergy Louisiana has taken one hit after another. Laura, Delta, and Zeta. There is however a silver lining story…
VOLT LINK Restoring Power After Hurricane Sally
Hurricane Sally, a category 2 hurricane, came ashore near Gulf Shores, Alabama the morning of September 16, 2020. Over 2,000 power lines were destroyed. More than half a million people were left without power…
VOLT LINK Assists with Hurricane Laura
Hurricane Laura made a Category 4 landfall on August 27, 2020 near Cameron, Louisiana. Deadly and destructive, Laura tied with the 1856 Last Island Hurricane as the state’s strongest landfall…
VOLT LINK Awarded Manatee Battery Project
Florida Power & Light recently awarded VOLT LINK the construction of the world’s current largest battery storage facility project called Manatee Energy Storage Center.
Florida Approves Utility Storm Protection Plans
On Monday, August 10th, the Florida Public Service Commission approved the authorization of storm protection plans (SPP) for four investor-owned utilities (TECO, FPL, Gulf Power, and Duke Energy Florida) according to an article from UtilityDive.com.
Florida Utilities to Invest Billions in Grid Hardening
Florida’s investor-owned electric utilities proposed plans for nearly $19.4 billion spend on grid hardening activities to enhance storm protection.
VOLT LINK Celebrates Lineman Appreciation Day
Each year on April 18th, VOLT LINK celebrates National Lineman Appreciation Day. Without our VOLT LINK crews’ dedication to safety and Absolute Performance, we would not be where we are today as a company.
VOLT LINK Awarded NECEC Project in Joint Venture with Cianbro
VOLT LINK is proud to announce that we have been awarded the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) project in a joint venture with Cianbro.
Legend Foundation Services Feeds Heroes
On Thursday, April 2nd, Legend Foundation Services showed their support to those serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis.
Going Underground: Florida Utilities Are Planning for Hurricane Season
As the storm season approaches, Florida Utilities are outlining long term plans for protecting customers from massive power outages.
The Sustainable Case for Transmission Projects
According to a story published last month at Greentechmedia.com, the case for new multistate transmission lines has never been more clear.
VOLT LINK Line Legacy Featured in T&D World
The VOLT LINK Construction family has many multi-generational families on our team. One such family was recently featured in an article in T&D World.
Utilities Develop Solutions for Businesses of All Kinds
A recent story in Forbes discusses the innovative solutions utilities are applying and how they can help businesses of all kinds.
Experts Predict Future Impacts on the Industry at EEI Financial Conference
A panel of chief financial officers (CFOs) from four large power companies spoke to the future of the industry at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Financial Conference, Nov. 10-12
Proposal in Florida Could Facilitate more Underground Projects
A recent story seen at news-press.com cites how proposed laws in Florida could help promote the expansion of underground power lines.
How Renewable Energy is Changing the Grid
As the use of renewable energy expands, the grid continues to change. But how? Read GreenBiz’s article on the matter.
VOLT LINK Crews in California with IID for 25+ Years
VOLT LINK Construction has worked for IID for over 25 years providing ongoing transmission, distribution, substation, and underground electric distribution work…
VOLT LINK Featured in Construction Today
VOLT LINK is featured in the September issue of Construction Today magazine for work restoring electric power lines for a Florida-based utility in the wake of Hurricane Michael.
VOLT LINK and TNT Conquer Together
A recent article from American Crane & Transport highlights the struggles that VOLT LINK Construction and TNT Crane & Rigging faced to get the job done.
Something has to Give.
At a recent discussion hosted by Politico, panelists discussed desired permitting changes and direction of new research that would benefit the industry…
VOLT LINK Goes Underground with FPL
Just in time for the 2019 Hurricane Season, Florida Power and Light is launching a pilot program in Sarasota working on an underground power grid.
VOLT LINK Superintendent named President of PCCA
VOLT LINK Superintendent Dave Aubrey named President of PCCA.
VOLT LINK CEO Lee Jones Honored by Mississippi Business Journal
VOLT LINK President, Lee Jones, is recognized as one of Mississippi’s Top CEO’s for 2019 by the Mississippi Business Journal.
Transmission Project Growth on the Horizon
WIRES released a new report earlier this month, titled The Coming Electrification of the North American Economy: Why We Need A Robust Transmission Grid
Planning for the Impact of Climate Change
Utilities across the country are faced with the reality of dealing with climate change…
VOLT LINK 2019 Superintendents’ Meeting
The 2019 VOLT LINK Superintendents’ Meeting was held on February 27th and 28th at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, MS
Duke Energy- Port St. Joe to Callaway 230kV Rebuild Project
Hurricane Michael made landfall on October 10th, 2018 near Mexico Beach, Florida…
Cyber Security is a Critical Safety Topic
Last month the Wall Street Journal published a story entitled, “America’s Electric Grid has a Vulnerable Back Door…
Electric Power Trends for 2019
In a recent article, Utility Dive lays out the 10 trends projected to fuel the electric power sector in 2019…
LEADERSHIP MISSISSIPPI GRADUATION
Since its inception in 1974, Leadership Mississippi….
Hawaii is Modernizing its Grid
In a recent article, T&D World Magazine featured Hawaiian Electric Company and their sister companies…
People of VOLT LINK: President, Lee Jones
VOLT LINK recently rolled out the last video…
LCRA Transmission Alliance
With powerful capabilities and a team eager…
Westley Spickard Named President of VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY is pleased to announce that Westley Spickard has been named President, effective July 1, 2025…
Answering the Call: Legend Foundation Services Offers Help in Texas Hill Country
When catastrophic flooding struck the Texas Hill Country in the early morning of July 4, Legend Foundation Services…
VOLT LINK Construction, SMT Energy, and CenterPoint Energy Break Ground on 160 MW / 320 MWh Battery Storage Project in Houston
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY, a premier utility infrastructure solutions provider, has joined forces with SMT Energy and CenterPoint Energy to officially break ground on SMT Houston IV…
VOLT LINK Responds to Historic Winter Storm
When a major storm is heading toward landfall and most are evacuating, VOLT LINK Construction crews instead move in. Following damaging storm outages…
VOLT LINK Presents at the FMEA 2024 Energy Connections Conference and Trade Show
Each year, VOLT LINK Construction looks forward to the Florida Municipal Electrical Association (FMEA) Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show…
All Hands on Deck for Hurricanes Helene and Milton
On Thursday, September 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida, as a Category 4 storm…
Superintendents’ Meeting 2024: “Be an Absolute Performer”
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY hosted its annual Superintendents’ Meeting on August 5-6 in Flowood, MS…
Paul Rendon Receives Quanta Commitment Coin
Congratulations to Paul Rendon, Technical Foreman in VOLT LINK’s Texas Region…
VOLT LINK Crews Mobilize to Texas Following Severe Storms
On Thursday, May 16, Houston, Texas, was hit with a smattering of powerful, damaging storms…
Florida Power & Light Delivers Best Service Reliability in Company’s History
Congratulations to Florida Power & Light for consistently ranking among the most reliable utilities in the nation…
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY Lands at #13 on Mississippi 100 List
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY is proud to be ranked #13 on the 2023 Mississippi Business Journal 100 List…
Transformers and Their Role in the Clean Energy Transition
As power grids age and adapt to growing demands from renewables and electrification…
Does the Texas Grid Hold Firm During Season’s First Frigid Temperatures?
As proven through recent freezing temperatures, the Texas power grid…
VOLT LINK’s Best of the Best Honored as Quanta Elite at the Lazy Q
Congratulations to VOLT LINK Foremen Cody Chandler and Garry Jones, and Legend Foundation Services Foreman Juan Sanchez…
US Electricity Demand is Spiking. Can the Grid Keep Up?
Grid planners across the U.S. forecast an increase of 38 gigawatts of peak electricity demand by 2028…
VOLT LINK Customer AEP Strives to be Utility of the Future through Field Technology Investments
VOLT LINK customer American Electric Power (AEP) aims to be the Utility of the Future through…
The Current Flashes Showcases VOLT LINK Pride and History
Did you know that VOLT LINK’s Current Flashes employee magazine is over 60 years old? Having debuted in 1962, it is 61 years old this year. The Current Flashes has deep roots in VOLT LINK’s rich history and culture.
Florida Hardened Its Electric Grid, Is California Next?
The ever-growing importance of upgrading and maintaining power infrastructure is evident through recent extreme heat events and devastating…
VOLT LINK Featured in FMEA’s Relay Magazine
Prioritizing the upgrading and hardening of electrical systems has never been more important, as weather patterns…
VOLT LINK & Entergy Complete the Mud Lake – Big Lake Transmission Project
Alongside Entergy Louisiana, VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY has completed the Mud Lake – Big Lake Transmission Project…
Texas Could Be Required to Connect with Other States’ Electric Grids
The ever-growing importance of upgrading and maintaining power infrastructure is evident through recent extreme heat events and devastating…
VOLT LINK Aids in Hurricane Idalia Storm Restoration
When a major storm is heading toward landfall and most are evacuating, VOLT LINK Construction crews instead move in. Following damaging storm outages…
Aging Power Lines Pose High Risk for Electric Utilities
The ever-growing importance of upgrading and maintaining power infrastructure is evident through recent extreme heat events and devastating…
VOLT LINK Attends the Gulf Coast Big Rig Truck Show and Wins
VOLT LINK’s top of the line equipment empowers our people and projects to be the best they can be…
Quanta Commitment Coin Recipient: Nicole Sparks
On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Nicole Sparks traveled to the VOLT LINK Construction Claremore, Oklahoma office in the early morning hours.
Proposed Texas Coast Hurricane Barrier
The ever-growing importance of upgrading and maintaining power infrastructure is evident through recent extreme heat events and devastating…
Distribution Crews in Florida Set 58 Poles Spanning 1.62 Miles in 48 Hours
VOLT LINK knew from the get-go that job 2839 was going to require special planning and effective teamwork…
VOLT LINK Receives Entergy Premier Vendor Award
On May 8 at a ceremony in New Orleans, VOLT LINK was honored by Entergy with a Premier Vendor Award in the area of Innovation and Continuous…
Brad Davis Promoted to Vice President of Operations
Brad Davis has been promoted to Vice President of Operations of VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY, effective immediately.
FPL Provides Top-Tier Reliability Amongst Florida Utilities
Long-time VOLT LINK customer Florida Power & Light (FPL) was recognized recently for offering the most reliable electric service…
VOLT LINK Wins Quanta Innovation Award
Quanta Services, VOLT LINK’s parent company, recently selected VOLT LINK as a winner for its annual CEO Innovation & Entrepreneurial Award, which showcases the brightest…
Jared Lemoine Named VOLT LINK’s Director of Fleet
Jared Lemoine has been promoted to Director of Fleet of VOLT LINK Construction, effective immediately.
Physical Attacks on Substations Are on the Rise
in 2022 alone, the United States power grid experienced more than 100 physical attacks. These outages and the damage that…
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY Year in Review: 2022
As we enter into a new year filled with possibilities, here is a glimpse of some of the bright spots from 2022…
T&D World Article: Harahan-Avondale Feature
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY is proud to have been featured in T&D World Magazine’s recent article, “One Year Rebuild of a River Crossing,”…
Industry Publication Features VOLT LINK’s Storm Restoration Work
ADSC Magazine recently published an article titled “The Power to Make a Difference.” This article honors the amazing things ADSC members…
Why Clean Energy Growth Requires More Transmission
While expanding clean energy is essential, it is important to note that it would not be possible without first restoring and…
Florida’s Grid-Hardening Investments
An article written by the Daily Energy Insider dives into Florida’s strategic investments towards electric utility hardening…
VOLT LINK Attends FMEA Energy Connections Conference & Trade Show
In early November, VOLT LINK Construction attended the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) Energy Connections Conference and Trade Show. Every year…
T-Line Work in Bastrop, Texas
Just off of Lovers Lane, not far from the Colorado River in Bastrop, Texas, you’ll find one of Bo Barfield’s crews working on job #3042. This transmission job entails upgrading wood poles to steel structures for the Lower Colorado River Authority…
VOLT LINK Comes Together in the Wake of Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida as a category 4 hurricane on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 28th, 2022. Ian tied for the fifth-strongest hurricane to make landfall in the United States and caused around $60 billion in damage…
VOLT LINK & Entergy: Mud Lake to Big Lake Transmission Project
VOLT LINK is proud to contract with Entergy Louisiana on the Mud Lake to Big Lake transmission project. Scheduled for completion in summer of 2023…
VOLT LINK Leaders Come Together to Learn, Grow, and Continue the Company’s Legacy
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY hosted its annual Superintendents’ Meeting on August 12-13 in Biloxi, MS, where more than 120 leaders…
Billion Dollar Disasters: The Rise of Summer Storms
Billion dollar disasters, as they are now coined, seem to be an all too frequent event during US summers. When temperatures rise, these costly natural disasters…
The Case for Underground Distribution
The intense heat waves of summer 2022 are further exposing the poor integrity of America’s current power grid. Utility Dive recently…
VOLT LINK Attends The Future of Energy Panel Discussion at Jackson State University
Better, more sustainable energy for our community and the world is always a great topic for VOLT LINK Construction to listen in on and be a part of…
VOLT LINK Employees Participate in Mississippi Blood Services Drive
Mississippi Blood Services was on location recently at VOLT LINK’s corporate headquarters in Richland where 25 employees donated blood.
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY featured in ADSC Magazine
In this month’s issue of ADSC Magazine, VOLT LINK Construction partnered with Quanta sister company, Crux Subsurface, to tell the story of how we implemented a quality management program.
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY Participates in Youth Safety Event
Families and volunteers gathered for the first Citrus County 4-H Progressive Agriculture Safety event and VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY employee…
National Linemen Appreciation Day 2022
April 18th is a special day in the construction industry: National Linemen Appreciation Day. This nationally recognized holiday honors linemen all over America for their hard work, bravery…
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY Ranks #16 on Mississippi 100 List
VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY is proud to be ranked #16 among the top 100 Mississippi-based companies by the Mississippi Business Journal.
Jason Clayton Named President of VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY
Jason Clayton has been promoted from Vice President of Operations to President of VOLT LINK POWERING COMPANY, effective July 21, 2022.
Doing the right thing
When VOLT LINK underground employee, Darrell Phillip, encountered an angry customer who belittled him and used racial slurs, he had a choice in how to respond. In such a difficult situation, Darrell chose integrity, professionalism, and care and then reported it to his...
Battery Storage Installations will Soar in 2022 and Beyond.
A recent story in the Wall Street Journal reports that companies like VOLT LINK are poised to install record amounts of battery storage in the coming year, citing government mandates and declining costs…
New Report from ACORE says Transmission Makes the Grid More Resilient to Extreme Weather
A new report, released by the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). says transmission makes the power system more resilient to extreme weather.
Manatee Battery Energy Storage Facility Unveiled at FPL Event
VOLT LINK Crews placed the last of 54,000 batteries on-site at the Manatee Battery Energy Storage Facility. Later in the evening, Florida Power and Light “unveiled” the Manatee Battery Energy Storage Center with a community event that included laser lights and a drone show.
Thought Leaders Cover the Case for Transmission Build Out
Due to Climate and energy goals on which the Biden administration is focussed, transmission development and power grid infrastructure are in the spotlight.
The Early Days of VOLT LINK
This year marks the 75th anniversary of VOLT LINK Construction. This remarkable milestone prompts us to look back before we look forward, to remember where our company has been. What began as a little company with promise during wartime in America is now a stronger...
Linemen, and Logs, and Bears – Oh my!
Antlers, Oklahoma is known as the deer capital of the world. This year, the Deer Capital Tourism Association sought to promote economic growth in Antlers, Pushmataha county, and Oklahoma at large through a special event, but needed some specialized help to make it...
Manatee Battery Energy Storage Center 75% Complete
The first of more than 50,000 battery modules have been installed at the Manatee Battery Storage Project. Each battery module can store the equivalent of 2,000 iPhone batteries. When complete the Center…
One Way or Another Upgrades are on the Horizon.
A story published yesterday in The New York Times covers the evolving conversation around exactly how we upgrade the nation’s utility grid. President Biden and energy companies are pushing …
The Nation’s Grid is Stressed by Summer Demand
A heatwave left thousands without power in Washington state on Monday. There were also blackouts in Idaho, Oregon, California, and Nevada. And just two weeks ago…
Battery Unit Installations Underway at Manatee
The first battery storage unit installations are underway at FPL’s Manatee Energy Storage Center. The facility will be the largest solar power-battery storage facility in the world.
$8B in Transmission Loans for Clean Energy Projects
The Department of Energy announced $8.25 billion in loans available for transmission projects. A story published today at utilitydive.com covered these highlights and detailed more.
AVANGRID Granted Presidential Permit To Begin NECEC Construction
AVANGRID has started construction on the $950m New England Clean Energy Connect project after securing the Presidential Permit from the US Department of Energy.
Battery Storage On The Rise
Florida Power & Light’s Manatee Energy Storage Center will be the largest battery storage center in the world upon its completion in 2021. VOLT LINK was awarded the construction of this project in the Fall of 2020, which will have the capacity of 409 megawatts.
IID Extends Service Contract With VOLT LINK
After deliberation, Imperial Irrigation District agreed to extend its service agreement with VOLT LINK Construction last week. VOLT LINK has worked for IID in California for decades.
New Lines Withstand Record Breaking Storm
The 2020 storm season has been unprecedented, and Entergy Louisiana has taken one hit after another. Laura, Delta, and Zeta. There is however a silver lining story…
VOLT LINK Restoring Power After Hurricane Sally
Hurricane Sally, a category 2 hurricane, came ashore near Gulf Shores, Alabama the morning of September 16, 2020. Over 2,000 power lines were destroyed. More than half a million people were left without power…
VOLT LINK Assists with Hurricane Laura
Hurricane Laura made a Category 4 landfall on August 27, 2020 near Cameron, Louisiana. Deadly and destructive, Laura tied with the 1856 Last Island Hurricane as the state’s strongest landfall…
VOLT LINK Awarded Manatee Battery Project
Florida Power & Light recently awarded VOLT LINK the construction of the world’s current largest battery storage facility project called Manatee Energy Storage Center.
Florida Approves Utility Storm Protection Plans
On Monday, August 10th, the Florida Public Service Commission approved the authorization of storm protection plans (SPP) for four investor-owned utilities (TECO, FPL, Gulf Power, and Duke Energy Florida) according to an article from UtilityDive.com.
Florida Utilities to Invest Billions in Grid Hardening
Florida’s investor-owned electric utilities proposed plans for nearly $19.4 billion spend on grid hardening activities to enhance storm protection.
VOLT LINK Celebrates Lineman Appreciation Day
Each year on April 18th, VOLT LINK celebrates National Lineman Appreciation Day. Without our VOLT LINK crews’ dedication to safety and Absolute Performance, we would not be where we are today as a company.
VOLT LINK Awarded NECEC Project in Joint Venture with Cianbro
VOLT LINK is proud to announce that we have been awarded the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) project in a joint venture with Cianbro.
Legend Foundation Services Feeds Heroes
On Thursday, April 2nd, Legend Foundation Services showed their support to those serving on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis.
Going Underground: Florida Utilities Are Planning for Hurricane Season
As the storm season approaches, Florida Utilities are outlining long term plans for protecting customers from massive power outages.
The Sustainable Case for Transmission Projects
According to a story published last month at Greentechmedia.com, the case for new multistate transmission lines has never been more clear.
VOLT LINK Line Legacy Featured in T&D World
The VOLT LINK Construction family has many multi-generational families on our team. One such family was recently featured in an article in T&D World.
Utilities Develop Solutions for Businesses of All Kinds
A recent story in Forbes discusses the innovative solutions utilities are applying and how they can help businesses of all kinds.
Experts Predict Future Impacts on the Industry at EEI Financial Conference
A panel of chief financial officers (CFOs) from four large power companies spoke to the future of the industry at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Financial Conference, Nov. 10-12
Proposal in Florida Could Facilitate more Underground Projects
A recent story seen at news-press.com cites how proposed laws in Florida could help promote the expansion of underground power lines.
How Renewable Energy is Changing the Grid
As the use of renewable energy expands, the grid continues to change. But how? Read GreenBiz’s article on the matter.
VOLT LINK Crews in California with IID for 25+ Years
VOLT LINK Construction has worked for IID for over 25 years providing ongoing transmission, distribution, substation, and underground electric distribution work…
VOLT LINK Featured in Construction Today
VOLT LINK is featured in the September issue of Construction Today magazine for work restoring electric power lines for a Florida-based utility in the wake of Hurricane Michael.
VOLT LINK and TNT Conquer Together
A recent article from American Crane & Transport highlights the struggles that VOLT LINK Construction and TNT Crane & Rigging faced to get the job done.
Something has to Give.
At a recent discussion hosted by Politico, panelists discussed desired permitting changes and direction of new research that would benefit the industry…
VOLT LINK Goes Underground with FPL
Just in time for the 2019 Hurricane Season, Florida Power and Light is launching a pilot program in Sarasota working on an underground power grid.
VOLT LINK Superintendent named President of PCCA
VOLT LINK Superintendent Dave Aubrey named President of PCCA.
VOLT LINK CEO Lee Jones Honored by Mississippi Business Journal
VOLT LINK President, Lee Jones, is recognized as one of Mississippi’s Top CEO’s for 2019 by the Mississippi Business Journal.
Transmission Project Growth on the Horizon
WIRES released a new report earlier this month, titled The Coming Electrification of the North American Economy: Why We Need A Robust Transmission Grid
Planning for the Impact of Climate Change
Utilities across the country are faced with the reality of dealing with climate change…
VOLT LINK 2019 Superintendents’ Meeting
The 2019 VOLT LINK Superintendents’ Meeting was held on February 27th and 28th at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, MS
Duke Energy- Port St. Joe to Callaway 230kV Rebuild Project
Hurricane Michael made landfall on October 10th, 2018 near Mexico Beach, Florida…
Cyber Security is a Critical Safety Topic
Last month the Wall Street Journal published a story entitled, “America’s Electric Grid has a Vulnerable Back Door…
Electric Power Trends for 2019
In a recent article, Utility Dive lays out the 10 trends projected to fuel the electric power sector in 2019…
LEADERSHIP MISSISSIPPI GRADUATION
Since its inception in 1974, Leadership Mississippi….
Hawaii is Modernizing its Grid
In a recent article, T&D World Magazine featured Hawaiian Electric Company and their sister companies…
People of VOLT LINK: President, Lee Jones
VOLT LINK recently rolled out the last video…
LCRA Transmission Alliance
With powerful capabilities and a team eager…