4 power outages in Tennessee's Middle Tennessee Electric due to snake incursions at Henpeck Substation.
Tennessee's Middle Tennessee Electric (MTE) faced four power outages over 10 days due to snake incursions at its Henpeck Substation in Williamson County. Snakes climbing steel structures and touching energized equipment cause circuit grounding, leading to breaker trips. MTE has tried wildlife guards and repellants but is now consulting wildlife control experts and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for assistance.
May 21, 2024
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