Dominion Energy's Facilities Management department has begun an autonomous electric lawn mower pilot program at several locations. The robotic mower functions much like the robotic vacuum cleaners many of us have adopted for our homes. These mowers clip just a little grass at a time, frequently, instead of waiting for lawns to grow tall.

Additional features of robotic lawn mowers include:

• Environmentally friendly with zero emissions and low energy consumption;
• Safe for use around people or animals – the blade will automatically stop if the mower is even slightly lifted or tilted;
• Ultra-silent and weatherproof;
• Feature GPS tracking and guided boundary; and
• Send automatic alerts to provide notification of any issues with the unit.

If you see the mowers charging or in use, please be safe and do not touch or lift the mower or stand in its way. Also, please do not move or touch the charging stations.

The following locations will use the robotic mowers during the pilot program: (1 in VA, 7 in SC)

• Innsbrook Technical Center (VA)
• 24/7 Building (SC)
• Charleston Metroplex (SC)
• Cayce Corporate Campus (SC)
• Gas Training Center (SC)
• Transmission Operations Center (TOC) (SC)

Trying out new ideas is one way Dominion Energy embraces change and innovates. Perhaps one day home owners can sip lemonade while the robotic mower does their yard work!