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Helicopters, Infrared Technology Used to Complete Proactive Inspections of High-Voltage Power Lines in FirstEnergy Service Area
To keep power flowing safely and reliably through the upcoming summer months, proactive aerial inspections along nearly 5,000 miles of high-voltage power lines are underway throughout FirstEnergy Corp.'s (NYSE: FE) six-state service area using infrared and ultraviolet (IR/UV) technology.
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