Preview videos on wood utility poles
Check out these videos produced by NAWPC on wood utility poles. From the Wood That Lasts YouTube channel.
National Wood Pole Standards
Part 1
Reviews the standards guiding the production and use of wood utility poles, the scope of those standards and the unique strengths and loading for wood poles. (16:19)
National Wood Pole Standards
Part 2
Reviews wood pole species, applied loads, pole circumferences, and groundline and height stresses. (19:30)
National Wood Pole Standards
Part 3
Reviews the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), grades of construction, transverse loading and other design factors. (16:51)
Wood Crossarms
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Overview of preservative-treated wood crossarms and their essential role in carrying electricity and communications throughout North America. (6:18)
Crossarm Fire Testing
Testing of wood and composite fiberglass crossarms exposed to wildfire conditions, including radiant and open flame, conducted at Western Fire Center. (2:30)
Why Wood Poles for Overhead Systems
Overview of why wood poles remain the top choice for North American utilities and important considerations when comparing utility pole alternative materials such as steel, composite fiberglass and concrete. (30:04)
Wildfire Risk Assessment
for Grid Resilience
Presentation on scientific research to assess wildfire risks in specific locations from the 2025 Managing Utility Overhead Assets in a Changing Environment, sponsored by NAWPC and the Oregon State University Utility Pole Research Cooperative. (35:04)
Data Driven Decision Making
in Pole Assessment Programs
Presentation on data-based decision making for assessing and remediating wood pole plants from the 2025 Managing Utility Overhead Assets in a Changing Environment, sponsored by NAWPC and the Oregon State University Utility Pole Research Cooperative. (40:01)