Blue Ridge Energy Blog

Transmission lines supply power to one or more transmission substations. These lines seldom fall, but they can be damaged by a hurricane, high winds, or flooding. Tens of thousands of people could be served by one high-voltage transmission line; so if there is damage here, it gets attention first.…

Power surges are most often associated with lightning strikes; however, surges can also be caused by sources inside and outside a home. Your valued appliances and devices – TVs, computers, phones, microwaves, dishwashers, washing machines and refrigerators – are all susceptible to surge damage. A…