The Engineering Division of the Electric Department can assist commercial and residential customers with planning, prints, consults, and various other electrical projects that need precise technical intervention.
Meter Shop personnel are responsible for installing, maintianing, and repairing all meters within the City of High Point and outlying areas.
The Overhead Division has many important assignments that include maintaining and repairing transmission lines, construction of electrical system, reconstruction of new lines, maintain existing electrical system, restore power during emergency situations, install and maintain overhead transformers, replace and repair down power lines, install and remove poles.
Substations staff monitors the total electrical systems in the City of High Point and troubleshoots from remote locations, dispatches electricians directly to problem sites for expeditious repair which limits the time of power outages
The Tree Trimming Division is responsible for ensuring that all of High Point's electrical lines and poles are free from tree related incidents. The crews will trim limbs, cut vines, and remove dead trees that are within dangerous proximity of any power lines whether on city or private property.
The Underground Division's responsibilities include installation, maintenance and repair of all underground lines, installation and repair of street and area lights, maintainance and repair of underground transformers, maintianance, installation and repair of electrical switches.
Major Projects:
Downtown UndergroundProject: Conversion of all overhead electrical lines to underground electrical lines.