Features, Meeker

A closer look at our power poles with WREA

MEEKER | Dan Francis reached out to the Herald recently, inquiring if we could investigate what the wires hanging through his back alley were for. Indeed, with the help of White River Electric Association’s Manager of Operations Brett Berthelson, we did just that.

Ever wondered which line is what on a pole like this? The top three lines are active electricity lines and carry 7,200 volts. Then there is a neutral wire, which is tied…