MPR NEWS

The Hendrix Vise Top is one of the primary insulators for Xcel Energy and Black Hills Energy, and MPR's most requested top insulator. Lightweight, unbreakable, available in High Temp and Fire Resistant versions, and no wire ties required. MPR Senior Sales Engineer Cathy Hartigan explains why.

Gerrid McMorrow and Kyle Nordby represented Mountain Power Reps at the 2026 Midwest Transmission Conference in Cedar Falls, Iowa, last week. We brought a strong lineup from ClampStar, Gridcraft, Power Line Sentry, Buzz Solutions, Megger-Sentrisense, Megger, and Sicame. MPR had a great time speaking with customers and building new relationships across the industry. These conversations help us understand what matters in the field and connect utility teams with the right solutio

Roughly 52 GW of utility-scale battery storage is now operating in the U.S., and data centers are projected to consume 650 TWh a year by 2030. One is a fast-growing grid resource, the other a fast-growing grid load. Both require infrastructure.

Another incredible weekend connecting with the utility community at the XCEL Energy Mile High Lineman Rodeo. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by the Mountain Power Reps booth to meet the team, learn about the latest solutions, and share stories from the field. Events like these are a great reminder of the dedication, professionalism, and camaraderie that make our industry so special. Cathy Hartigan, Frederic Muteba, and Jen Morales, were on hand, representing MPR and j

⛳⛳ Mountain Power Reps putting Be The Light in action with Kyle Nordby and Gerrid McMorrow on the Course for a Great Cause. We're proud to participate in the 21st Annual MREA Burn Center Golf Benefit at Pebble Creek Golf Club in Becker, Minnesota. The event helps provide relief for families of burn victims while supporting hospitals with advanced burn care technology for patients across Minnesota. We're grateful for opportunities to support organizations that make a meaningfu

National Women in Engineering Day was this week (June 23), although recognizing the incredible women on our team is something we get to do every day. Today, we're shining the spotlight on our very own: Cathy Hartigan. Her expertise, leadership, and dedication have made a lasting impact on the utility industry and on everyone fortunate enough to work with her. "Cathy's leadership, industry experience, and technical expertise are invaluable to our team and our customers. She ha

👏 Huge congratulations to Kyle Nordby on earning his spot in Eaton ’s 2 Million Club! At Mountain Power Reps , we talk a lot about earning trust, building relationships, and raising the bar, and this is exactly what that looks like in action. Kyle’s achievement reflects more than just strong performance; it’s a commitment to doing things the right way. Showing up for customers, going the extra mile, and building lasting partnerships that move the industry forward. That’s