The Problem with Burying Power Lines
Severe
storms can often knock out power lines, leaving millions without
electricity for anywhere between a few hours, to several days or more.
Burying the cables would avoid the risk of breakages during violent
weather, so why don’t utility companies install all their power lines
underground?In a 2010 report by the District of Columbia Public Service
Commission, it was found that more than 1000 power outages could be
prevented each year by burying all overhead lines in the DC area.
However such an endeavour would cost $5.8 billion and add…Read more...
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