Burying power lines: An expensive but durable solution to climate-proof the aging U.S. grid
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Vivian La
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Summary
The article discusses how aging above-ground power lines across the U.S., built over 50 years ago, are increasingly vulnerable to climate change-driven storms and outages. It focuses on northern Michigan, where a devastating March 2025 ice storm left thousands without power for weeks. Utilities are exploring burying power lines as a climate-proofing solution, though it is an expensive but potentially durable alternative to traditional overhead infrastructure.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledDuring the blackout, Lewiston, Michigan, resident Wanda Whiting suddenly had to get...
Power lines across the country weren't designed for a changing climate, with much of the nation's grid built more than half a century ago.
Today, stronger storms and heavier precipitation cause hundreds of outages a year, many because of trees falling on above-ground power lines.
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