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CEC-PIEREA Program

Avian-Energy Systems Mitigation Program:

The Public Interest Energy Research Environmental Area (PIER-EA) and the Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group (SCPBRG) at the University of California at Santa Cruz, manage projects that develop and test new methods and technologies to reduce avian interactions with utility structures.

The goal of this partnership is to reduce avian fatalities and electrical outages caused by avian electrocution and collisions with power structures.

The PIEREA program in partnership with SCPBRG and EDM International, Inc. have developed an interactive web site to address raptor electrocutions on distribution power lines. This project was conducted as part of the PIER Avian-Transmission System Mitigation Program.  The site describes typical problems associated with avian electrocution and provides potential solutions and products. These solutions include various options such as perch management, isolation and insulation. For each retrofit a list of products are provided along with photos and interactive links to manufacturers. The web site also includes a product selector where 172 products are provided along with photos and vendor information. Feedback on various products is included along with installation tips and common misapplications.

The list of mitigating products will be updated at regular intervals as new products become available. The web site also has a secure section for utility testimonials on the effectiveness of particular product. You are encouraged to share your knowledge on various products. Additionally if you are having problems with a pole configuration not shown, please submit it for future inclusion.

Bird Electrocution Mitigation Website (link opens in new window)