Dominion Energy finishes burying 2,000 miles of power lines ahead of hurricane season

Core Insights - Dominion Energy Virginia has completed burying 2,000 miles of overhead power lines as part of its Strategic Underground Program, aimed at reducing storm-related outages and restoration times [1][6] - The program, initiated in 2014, targets the most outage-prone areas and plans to bury several thousand additional miles of overhead lines in the coming years [1][2] - The company has also implemented the Mainfeeder Hardening program, which has hardened over 265 miles of power lines since 2019, with a goal of hardening 1,000 miles by 2030 [2] Hurricane Preparedness - The Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1 and is expected to be active, prompting the company to remind customers of safety measures [3][6] - Customers are advised to report downed power lines, charge devices, properly connect generators, and prepare emergency supplies before storms [3][7] Company Overview - Dominion Energy serves over 4.5 million customers across 13 states, focusing on reliable, affordable, and clean energy, with a commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 [5]