Lineworker Appreciation Day takes new meaning after storms of the past year

Duke Energy celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day

SOUTHERN INDIANA — Friday is National Lineworker Appreciation Day, a day where companies, communities and residents recognize the service, commitment and sacrifices of lineworkers.

Lineworker Appreciation Day takes new meaning after storms of the past year

For the past 12 years, April 18 has been marked as Lineworker Appreciation Day.

National Lineworker Appreciation Day: Duke Energy crewmen recount Helene devastation - Salisbury Post

Whenever someone flips a light switch at their home, the pathway that ensures it brightens the room was made possible by a lineman. Being a lineworker is one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. According to World Metrics, it is four times deadlier than the national average. In fact, one is more likely to suffer a fatal injury working as a lineman than they are on the police force. Despite the danger, lineworkers brave all kinds of c…

Six ACCS colleges offer Pre-Apprenticeship Linework Program

National Lineman Appreciation Day is recognized each year on April 18. Six Alabama community colleges offer a pathway in this field through the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Pre-Apprenticeship Linework Program. The participating colleges are Bishop State, Calhoun Community College, Jefferson State, Lawson State, Trenholm State and Wallace Community College-Dothan. All six colleges have hosted [...]

Consumers Energy Celebrates Line Worker Appreciation Day - PressReach

Recognizing the People Powering Reliability and Progress JACKSON, Mich., April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Consumers Energy proudly celebrates Line Worker Appreciation Day, recognizing the highly skilled men and women whose work in the field keeps the power on and our communities connected — often in the face of severe weather, challenging terrain and long hours. Line workers are not only essential to daily service — they are critical to del…

FirstEnergy Recognizes Frontline Crews on Lineworker Appreciation Day

From FirstEnergy FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is joining electric companies around the country to honor the men and women who work 24/7/365 to keep power flowing ahead of Lineworker Appreciation Day, celebrated nationally each year on April 18. Wade Smith, President of FirstEnergy Utilities, said, “Lineworkers face hazards every day when they go up in their buckets, climb poles, or work on underground power lines, but they don’t hesitate to show…