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Gator Eye, another innovation from Greenlee

Electrical tool, Gator Eye is another innovation from Greenlee that allow electricians to connect their Gator tools to Windows based computers to access detailed work history and diagnostic information. Electricians can connect their Gator tools like crimping, cutting, punching tools and even tools that have been manufactured back in 1994 into this device. According to ... Read more

Dominion Power Virginia’s project waiting for approval

A plan to build a 500kV power line by Dominion Virginia Power is still waiting for approval from two state agencies. The said power line will be visible from Jamestown Island, Kingsmill and Colonial Parkway if constructed. $200,000 has been allocated by the city council to pay the legal expenses related to the State Corporation ... Read more

Power lines endangering vultures

In South Africa, a new study has shown that Cape Vultures were adopting power lines as roosting since in the area were few natural objects to roost. This study was led by team experts including the group from Nottingham Trent University. Their study showed that vultures population has decreased recently due to different threats, including ... Read more

Trees trimming to keep danger away from power lines

Crews and contractors with Appalachian Power have been trimming trees to keep the lights on this coming winter in West Virginia and Virginia. They said that the trimming of trees will also lessen the amount of damage and power outage during any major storm. In July 2012, thousands of businesses and households lost electricity when ... Read more