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FirstPower Group LLC

“Hot Spots on Energized Switches: What They Signal, What Causes Them, and What Utilities Can Do Without Creating Unnecessary Outages”

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Hot Spots on Energized Switches: What They Signal, What Causes Them, and What Utilities Can Do Without Creating Unnecessary Outages

Join the Conversation With Industry Experts On March 12th at 1:00 p.m. ET

Hot spots on energized switches are often treated as isolated temperature issues, but in reality, they can be early warning signs of deeper mechanical, environmental, and lubrication-related problems. Left unaddressed, these issues can lead to unreliable switching, increased operating force, longer work windows, and higher risk in the field.

In this webinar, we’ll walk through what hot spots actually signal, the most common causes utilities see in the field, and how to evaluate when an issue can be addressed safely as part of an energized mitigation workflow versus when it truly requires an outage. Attendees will leave with a practical, field-tested framework they can apply immediately to improve reliability, reduce repeat issues, and make more informed maintenance decisions.

Learning Objectives:

  • What hot spots really indicate beyond temperature—and why they shouldn’t be ignored
  • The most common causes of hot spots on energized switches, including mechanical resistance, contamination, corrosion, and lubrication breakdown
  • Early warning signs crews can recognize in the field before issues escalate
  • How to evaluate the decision point between energized mitigation and scheduling an outage
  • A practical Identify → Verify → Stabilize → Prevent framework utilities can use to manage hot spot issues
  • Maintenance best practices that reduce repeat problems, including lubrication standardization and simple record-keeping
  • How utilities can improve long-term switch reliability without increasing safety exposure or operational disruption

    Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to interpret hot spots on energized switches and how to respond with practical, repeatable maintenance approaches that reduce risk, downtime, and unnecessary outages.

    This is a must-attend event for operations managers, utility leaders, and anyone involved in disaster response planning. We encourage you to forward this webinar to the relevant executive and training stakeholders on your team.

    Time will be dedicated at the end of the discussion to answer live audience questions.

    Attendance worth 1 contact hour for certification/CUSP maintenance.

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    MEET YOUR SPEAKERS

    Dale Mendoza

    Sr. Technical Advisor FirstPower Group

    Worked for So Calif Edison from 3/77 to 12/22, Retired. Most of the career was spent in substation maintenance with an emphasis on disconnects, DC systems, vegetation management, AR PPE and FERC/NERC compliance.

    Chris Hill

    Sales Manager FirstPower Group

    Partners with utility teams to address switch and breaker maintenance challenges using practical, field-tested approaches.

    FirstPower Group LLC (FPG) is a specialized industrial manufacturer and service provider dedicated to the maintenance and repair of high-voltage circuit breakers and compressors for the electric power industry. Founded in 2007, the company carries forward a legacy dating back to 1979, having roots in J.W. Harley Inc. and a subsequent period as part of GE Power Generation Services.

    FPG distinguishes itself by applying decades of engineering expertise to modernize aging equipment, offering affordable solutions that improve productivity while reducing environmental impact. The company’s operations are guided by the principles of Kaizen and Lean manufacturing, focusing on the systematic elimination of waste and continuous operational improvement. Safety and reliability are paramount, with a workforce fully trained in OSHA standards to ensure the dependable delivery of electric services. Ultimately, FPG aims to be a global leader in equipment remanufacturing, driven by a customer-centric culture and a commitment to achievement.

    The views, information, or opinions expressed during this webinar are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Utility Business Media and its employees. It is strongly recommended you discuss any actions or policy changes with your company management prior to implementation.

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