Awards
BCTC and Hydro-Québec’s LineScout partnership earned the highest award in the Energy Industry – the 2010 Edison Award in the International Affiliate Category. The Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Award, considered one of the industry’s highest honors, recognizes distinguished leadership, innovation and contribution to the advancement of the electric industry. The official announcement of the Edison Award is announced and presented at EEI's Annual Convention in June.
BCTC and Hydro-Québec won the Edison Award for the two utilities’ partnership in developing the LineScout Robotics Technology for the inspection of transmission water crossings in British Columbia and demonstrates a step forward in innovative inspection methods, high voltage line robotics and employee safety for the energy industry.
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