How salt contamination disrupts Virginia’s power grid: Dominion Energy
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Angela Bohon (via WAVY)
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Dominion Energy officials say coastal winds, salt accumulation and a lack of heavy rainfall have recently created a perfect storm for power outages across Hampton Roads during recent severe weather. The explanation comes after a nor’easter at the beginning of October triggered, at its peak, power outages for approximately 20,000 customers. [...]