Training modules available for natural gas, electric, other energy companies.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced it is offering virtual reality training services branded “Virtual Crew” to energy companies and contractors nationwide.
With Virtual Crew, Duke Energy can customize simulated field training and qualifications to meet each company’s specific needs, as well as offer existing virtual reality (VR) training modules. Industrial Training Services (ITS) will collaborate with Duke Energy to pair interested clients with the service and provide a compliance-tracking solution.
“The benefits of VR training are clear. With our experience in this area, Duke Energy now is uniquely positioned to offer informed, customized VR programs tailored to meet the needs of energy companies both large and small,” said Brian Weisker, chief operations officer of natural gas at Duke Energy. “ITS, with its history of providing innovative service dedicated to the e
Duke Energy teams with ITS to offer customized virtual reality training programs for energy company workers nationwide
- Courses can be tailored to meet each utility s specific needs.
- Training modules available for natural gas, electric, other energy companies.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced it is offering virtual reality training services branded Virtual Crew to energy companies and contractors nationwide.
With Virtual Crew, Duke Energy can customize simulated field training and qualifications to meet each company s specific needs, as well as offer existing virtual reality (VR) training modules. Industrial Training Services (ITS) will collaborate with Duke Energy to pair interested clients with the service and provide a compliance-tracking solution.
Piedmont Natural Gas requires contractors to adopt new safe digging program; reports fewer damages to its underground facilities
- April is National Safe Digging Month.
- Digging before calling 811 to have underground utility lines marked can be dangerous, costly.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Even as damages to underground utility lines across the nation rise, Piedmont Natural Gas is reporting an 8% decrease in the Carolinas and Tennessee. The company credits new damage prevention initiatives and increased public awareness campaigns.
Piedmont reported approximately 200 fewer damages to its underground lines in 2020 than in 2019. This success coincides with Piedmont s adoption of the Gold Shovel Standard, a non-profit organization that promotes safe digging practices using standardized performance metrics. Piedmont requires all its contractors to be Gold Shovel Certified and remain in good standing with the