‍ HYDROELECTRIC GENERATION • UTILITY POWER SYSTEMS • CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Specialized Field Services for Hydroelectric Generation & Utility Power Systems

Nulton Energy Services provides technical field support for hydroelectric generation facilities, critical infrastructure, and utility-scale power systems throughout New York and the Northeast.

NES supports utilities, plant owners, engineering firms, EPCs, electrical testing companies, and prime contractors with hydro controls, protection relay testing support, breaker verification, PLC/SCADA, instrumentation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and modernization support.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Technical Capabilities

Nulton Energy Services provides focused technical field support for hydroelectric generation facilities, substations, industrial power systems, and utility-scale generation assets. Our work is centered on controls, protection, instrumentation, PLC/SCADA, commissioning, troubleshooting, and modernization support.

Hydroelectric Controls & Modernization Support

  • Gate controls, governor interfaces, and HPU controls

  • Legacy control systems, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA

  • Local/remote schemes, permissives, and shutdown logic

  • System upgrades, replacements, and modernization support

PLC, SCADA, RTU & Control System Support

  • PLC troubleshooting and program support

  • SCADA point verification and alarm testing

  • RTU terminations and communications troubleshooting

  • Control system startup and functional testing

Protection Relay Testing & Commissioning Support

  • SEL relay testing support and verification

  • Settings verification and protection checks

  • Trip output validation and alarm verification

  • Protection scheme checks and commissioning test support

Instrumentation & Signal Verification

  • 4–20 mA loop checks and verification

  • Level, flow, pressure, temperature, and position devices

  • Transducer support and scaling verification

  • Loop troubleshooting and signal validation

Breaker Functional Testing & Control Circuit Verification

  • Trip and close circuit verification

  • 52a / 52b status and position verification

  • Lockout relay testing and trip path verification

  • Breaker control checks and return-to-service testing

Commissioning, Outage & Return-to-Service Support

  • Outage support and field resource assistance

  • Energized function testing and point-to-point checks

  • Startup support, documentation, and redlines

  • Return-to-service verification and closeout

About
our company

Nulton Energy Services provides specialized technical support for utility-scale power and renewable energy facilities throughout the Northeast. We focus on keeping generation assets running safely, efficiently, and reliably — with a strong emphasis on practical field expertise and disciplined problem-solving.

Founded and operated by Michael Nulton, a skilled instrumentation and electrical technician with 14+ years of hands-on experience in hydroelectric generation and industrial power systems, our work is built on real operating knowledge. Michael has spent his career inside power plants — maintaining and troubleshooting instrumentation, control systems, governor equipment, electrical systems, and protection relays essential to reliable energy production.

That background shapes everything we do. We understand the urgency of outages, the importance of safety and compliance, and the need for clear communication and dependable execution. At Nulton Energy Services, you work directly with a seasoned professional who has been responsible for the performance and reliability of critical power infrastructure

Why Choose Us?

  • Expertise in system protection & control (SCADA, PLC, DCS, and relay systems)

  • Comprehensive services from consulting to emergency repair

  • 24/7 rapid response to minimize downtime

  • Commitment to clean energy & reliability.

Contact us today to see how we can support your operations!

michael_nulton@nultonenergyservices.com

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Contact us today to learn how we can support your solar and hydroelectric operations. Whether you need consulting, maintenance, or emergency assistance, we’re here to help.