Garver provides generation, transmission, and distribution services designed to client standards.
Many clients have system-specific methods, processes, components, and training already in place. When systems need updating or expanding, Garver develops designs that meet today's standards while satisfying each client's unique requirements.
Garver's custom designs and energy knowledge encourage a system's smooth transition into new energy infrastructure.
“Garver was able to prepare construction documents consistent with GRDA's preferred format. The design included a phased approach to construction that is vital to expansion of an in-service facility, and Garver completed the design in the time frame and format required. ”
Jeff Tullis, PE
Chief Engineer
Grand River Dam Authority
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Power Transmission and Distribution
Headed by Alan Miner, PE in our Fayetteville, Ark. office, Garver's Energy Services Group has acquired special software and completed training to design transmission lines, substations and medium-voltage distribution systems. Garver recognizes that there is a need to replace and upgrade power transmission...
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SWEPCO Independent Monitor Services
The Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), a subsidiary of American Electric Power Company, Inc. hired Garver as an Independent Monitor for the construction of a combustion turbine generating facility in Tontitown, Ark. The Arkansas Public Service Commission—an agency that regulates public...
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GRDA Afton Substation
Garver provided engineering design and survey services to modify Grand River Dam Authority's Afton, Oklahoma 161/69kV substation. Garver worked with the GRDA to replace the single transformer, radial bus arrangement with a new and larger substation that provides greater reliability, redundancy, and capacity. Garver's...
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Siloam Springs 69kV Transmission Line
Garver designed a new 4.6-mile 69kV transmission line along the City of Siloam Springs' north and east boundaries. This new line adds electrical capacity for a 20-year projected city growth. Garver's design incorporated several owner-requested enhancements, including galvanized steel poles - using National...
Capabilities
- Route Selection Studies
- Pole Spotting and Sag Design
- Switching Design
- Structural and Guying Design
- High-Voltage
- High-Voltage Switching
- Transformers and Bus
- Medium-Voltage Breakers
- Protection and Control Relaying
- Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
- Breaker Cleaning and Testing
- Complete Substation Testing
- System Modeling
- Coordination Studies
- GIS Mapping and Pole Inspections
- Economic Analysis
- Upgrade Recommendations
- Long-Range Planning
- Cost of Service and Rate Analysis
Services
- Design
- Structural
- Procurement Services
- Environmental and Permitting
- Geo-Technical Analysis
- Project Scheduling and Management
- Surveying and Property Acquisition
- Construction Management
- Project Justification
- Civil Site Work
- Bidding Services
- Safety Inspections
