10/22/2026
💡 Ever wonder why we don’t bury all power lines? There’s more to it than you might think! Learn why cost, repairs, and construction all play a role in how power lines are installed.
💡 Why don’t we bury all power lines?
It’s a common and fair question. While underground lines are protected from wind and falling trees, burying existing power lines is much more expensive and disruptive than most people realize.
🔹 The cost of underground lines can cost significantly more than overhead lines
🔹 Retrofitting requires digging through roads, driveways, and private property
🔹 Underground outages take longer to locate and repair
🔹 In rural areas, long distances and challenging terrain drive costs even higher
Instead of burying everything, we focus on targeted solutions like:
✔️ Undergrounding short, high-risk sections
✔️ Vegetation management
✔️ System hardening and upgrades
✔️ Require new services to underground, where possible.
This approach helps keep power safe, reliable, and affordable for everyone.
