RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dominion Energy Virginia and NOVA Parks have cooperatively reached a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to govern vegetation management activity along the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD Park). About Dominion Energy Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va., provides regulated electricity service to 3.6 million homes and businesses in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, and regulated natural gas service to 500,000 customers ...

Core Points - Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission Company (MAIT), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., is utilizing a helicopter with an aerial saw to trim trees along over 400 miles of high-voltage power lines in Pennsylvania, with completion expected by the end of 2025 [1][2] - The aerial saw is designed to maintain proper clearances around transmission lines, which helps prevent tree-related power outages, especially during severe weather [3][4] - The project is part of FirstEnergy's $51 million vegetation management program, which aims to trim trees along more than 4,100 miles of power lines in the Penelec service area [7] Company Operations - The aerial saw can cut tree limbs 8 to 10 inches in diameter, allowing for efficient trimming that covers more area in a day compared to traditional ground crews [5][4] - The helicopter operates in environmentally sensitive or inaccessible areas, enhancing safety and efficiency in maintaining high-voltage power lines [4][6] - FirstEnergy serves approximately 597,000 customers across 17,600 square miles in northern and central Pennsylvania through its Penelec service [7][8]