Lowest Liability Case Study SUMMARY The town of Princeton, MA has a broadband network that includes 24 RS poles with a distribution under build. PROBLEM In December 2008, Princeton, MA was hit by an ice storm with devastating results on the broadband network and distribution grid. RS POLE SOLUTION Following the storm, the only broadband signal available was being transmitted from the antennas mounted on the high-performance RS poles. While some of the crossarms needed to be replaced, the RS poles stood strong and were not damaged by the ice storm.   “Ayacht Technology Solutions is a wireless reseller in the northeast United States. We have a customer with 24 RS poles used as wireless towers. In December of 2008, some of the worst ice storms we have ever seen came through our customer’s town. We had many trees come down on the power lines that were also run on the towers. Not one RS tower sustained any damage or needed any repair despite the extreme weight and force put on them by falling trees and downed power lines.” Mark Ayotte Ayacht Technology Solutions, LLC  

Lowest Liability Case Study SUMMARY As one of the largest utilities in North America, Southern California Edison (SCE) developed a “Circuit of the Future” to showcase the most innovative and reliable grid technology. PROBLEM SCE needed a utility pole with increased reliability to carry the advanced grid system, as well as efficiencies in transportation and installation to reduce customer outage time. The reduction of ongoing maintenance was also a key objective. RS POLE SOLUTION Utilizing cutting edge materials and an innovative modular design, high-performance RS poles brought significant value to the SCE project, including: Enhanced reliability that minimized maintenance. Reduced customer outage time. Lower transportation and installation costs. Long life cycle minimizes future replacement costs and disruptions.   “We selected the RS product because it is lighter and therefor can be installed much faster, reducing customer outage time. And the fact that these innovative poles are built in segments means they are easier for our crews to move to work sites.” James A. Kelly, VP of Engineering Southern California Edison   reliable-circuit-of-the-future

Lowest Liability Case Study SUMMARY The majority of utility poles in the North American grid are made from wood – a material that requires chemical treatments and results in deforestation. PROBLEM The deforestation involved with wood utility pole production increases a utility’s carbon footprint as a typical tree will absorb (or remove) approximately 1 ton of carbon emissions over a 40-year period. RS POLE SOLUTION As an engineered pole constructed from an inert material, RS poles eliminate deforestation and chemical coatings: The environment and surrounding community benefit from a green approach and preserved landscape. Trees stay for the health and enjoyment of future generations. Transportation efficiencies of the RS pole continue to build on the carbon savings of leaving trees in the ground. No leaching or costly soil remediation.   “RS poles have noteworthy environmental advantages. Almost all wooden poles currently in use today require chemical treatments to prevent deterioration. RS poles, by comparison, do not need to be coated with Penta, Arsenic, or Creosote. Likewise, the manufacturing process does not produce any VOCs or HAPs. As a result, these poles are the most environmentally friendly ones available in the marketplace.” NWPPA Bulletin January 2006 reduced-carbon-footprint

Lowest Logistics Cost Case Study SUMMARY Rosendin Electric, a contractor for Florida Power & Light Energy, was responsible for the construction of a collection system for a major wind farm asset in Texas. PROBLEM The installation site was located amidst very rugged terrain, which included 200 ft. [70 m] canyons, oil wells and rough unpaved roads. Midway through the project, when initial deliveries were already shipped, unforeseen elevation changes required length adjustments to a number of poles. RS POLE SOLUTION Initial module shipments were reconfigured on-site to satisfy new height requirements, something that single-piece poles could never achieve. Avoided construction delays by approximately 10 weeks. Kept the project on time and on budget.   “The weight of the poles was a huge plus – the handling alone saved us an enormous amount of labor and equipment cost. We were under enormous pressure from the power company to get this line complete about 6 weeks ahead of schedule while their engineer was still making changes right up to the last minute. Given the opportunity, I would most definitely use this product again.” Steve Braverman, Senior Project Manager Rosendin Electric – Wind Division on-site-design-flexibility

Lowest Logistics Cost Case Study SUMMARY ENMAX has traditionally used wood poles for urban distribution, sub-transmission and transmission lines. PROBLEM Heavy wood poles are increasingly labor and cost intensive to install and replace. Maintenance costs and planning are placing an increasing burden on operations. RS POLE SOLUTION Lightweight, modular RS poles substantially reduced installation costs: Less labor intensive. Smaller, less expensive equipment required. Reduced risk of worker injury, equipment failure and live-line accidents. Faster installations. Longer pole life expectancy. Composite properties and integrated UV protection virtually eliminate on-going maintenance costs.   “With labor costs being a major component of our installation costs, it is important to have a product that is easy and quick to install, without extra costs for special equipment. Our 70 ft. [21.3 m] CL 1 poles were delivered nested and were very easy to transport to the installation site. The fact that the poles are maintenance-free means they will continue to save us money over the long term.” Derek Hanna, Civil Engineering Specialist ENMAX Power Corporation lower-installation-costs-for-transmission-poles lower-installation-costs-versus-wood

Lowest Logistics Cost Case Study SUMMARY Midlite Powerline Construction is a power line contractor who installs transmission lines for utilities. PROBLEM Large transmission poles made from traditional materials are heavy and cumbersome to transport and install. RS POLE SOLUTION Lightweight, modular RS substantially reduced installation costs for Midlite’s H-Frame transmission project: More efficient transportation. Less labor intensive. Reduced risk of worker injury, equipment failure and live-line accidents. Smaller, less expensive equipment – eliminated $450/hr. crane costs. Faster, more cost-effective installations. Longer pole life expectancy.   “Compared to other transmission poles we evaluated, the RS pole was the most cost effective. Transportation, assembly and installation was easier and less expensive than that of traditional poles.” Shawn Woon, Manager Midlite Powerline Construction