PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — As Hampton Roads gets ready for what could be a weekend heavily impacted by winter weather, Dominion Energy is busy preparing.
This year, Dominion focused on bolstering its power grid. Not only to keep the power on but also to have a strong response for when there is an outage.
“Hardening the grid includes everything from using taller, larger poles and installing them deeper in the ground so they are sturdier. But they also include adding protective devices and smart technology on our powerlines,” said Cherise Newsome with Dominion Energy…