Decommissioning & Recycling

When equipment reaches the end of its life, it has to come out safely. ESS handles turn-key decommissioning, from de-energizing through hauling the apparatus off site.

Older oil-filled breakers and transformers carry an environmental liability in the oil itself, so containment is a core part of the job, not an afterthought.

What the work involves

• De-energizing and establishing safe clearances
• Draining, containing, and processing insulating oil
• Removing breakers, transformers, and structures
• Recycling metals and equipment where possible
• Disposal of remaining material to spec
• Site cleanup, often ahead of a replacement build

Most teardowns clear the way for a modern replacement, so decommissioning and construction are usually two halves of the same project.