CNU DOMINION BAT STUDY
CNU and Dominion Energy partnered to study bat populations.
Research is happening near the Surry Power Station.
Dominion designed “Bat Flats” to serve as bat houses on power poles.
Thirteen Bat Flats were installed to provide safe roosting.
Acoustic monitoring identifies bat species by echolocation.
Data shows 13 different bat species use the area, including endangered ones.
Bats are starting to use the Bat Flats, indicated by guano.
Providing power pole habitat helps keep bats out of human homes.
This project combines energy, education, and environmental stewardship.
Dominion hopes to expand Bat Flats across its territory.
Small conservation efforts in existing landscapes can be very impactful.
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