Abstract: A utility pole lifting apparatus and method for raising a utility pole in addition to carried transmission cables away from a foundation, without requiring disconnecting or de-energization of the transmission cables. The utility pole lifting apparatus includes a base mounting structure configured to be coupled to the foundation and an upper lifting structure coupled to the base mounting structure and to the utility pole. The upper lifting structure is configured to elevate the utility pole above the foundation while supporting the utility pole and the transmission cables to allow an extension segment to be inserted between the foundation and the utility pole to permanently raise the height of the utility pole.