AI-Powered Compliance for Energy & Utility Companies

Substation inspections, utility pole assessments, and regulatory compliance — with Vision AI and AI chat that help energy teams navigate OSHA, NESC, and state utility commission requirements.

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What is Code Buddy for Energy & Utilities?

Code Buddy can be equipped with the utility safety standards you work to, the NESC among them, and then helps energy and utility companies navigate OSHA electrical safety and state commission requirements using AI chat, Vision AI reviews, and regulatory lookup — across substations, distribution, and generation facilities.

Results are AI-generated and should be reviewed by a qualified professional.

The landscape

The Energy & Utilities Compliance Landscape

~150

electrical fatalities in the workplace annually

BLS/ESFI

$165K+

per willful OSHA violation, with multi-citation inspections routinely exceeding $500K

OSHA, 2025

50+

state utility commissions with varying safety and inspection requirements

NARUC

Use Cases

How Energy & Utilities Teams Use Code Buddy

Substation & Switchgear Inspections

Photograph substations, switchgear, and transformer installations. Code Buddy evaluates clearances, grounding, labeling, and access against the utility safety standards your account is equipped with and OSHA requirements.

Utility Pole & Line Assessments

Evaluate pole conditions, climbing space, guy wire installations, and line clearances against the utility safety standards your account is equipped with and your own utility standards.

Arc Flash & Electrical Safety

Get instant answers on arc flash boundaries, PPE requirements, and energized work permits — referencing OSHA electrical safety standards, plus NFPA 70E once it is in your account.

State Commission Compliance

Navigate state utility commission requirements for safety, vegetation management, and inspection intervals — with jurisdiction-aware lookup for your specific state.

The platform

Four Tools to Help Your Team

Each tool is jurisdiction-aware and built for energy & utilities — on the job site, in the office, or offline.

Vision AI

Point your camera and get AI-generated observations with cited references

Chat

Ask regulatory questions and get answers with cited code sections

Voice

Hands-free regulatory lookup while you work

Offline Mode

On-device AI works without internet or cell signal

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Code Buddy cover NESC requirements for utilities?

Code Buddy can be equipped with the National Electrical Safety Code you work to, and then answers clearance, grounding, and strength questions for utility construction, operation, and maintenance — showing the source behind each one.

Can utility workers use Vision AI for substation reviews?

Yes. The Vision AI camera evaluates substation components, switchgear, and transformer installations against the utility safety standards your account is equipped with, plus OSHA requirements, with cited references.

Does Code Buddy cover OSHA electrical safety for energy workers?

Yes. Code Buddy works to OSHA electrical safety standards, including 1910.269 (electric power generation/distribution), and answers arc flash and energized work questions against the standards your account is equipped with.

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