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Pros and cons of overhead and underground power lines

Overhead

Pros:

  • Less expensive to build and repair
  • Easier to spot faults/damage
  • Can be built on any terrain

Cons:

  • Susceptible to wind, ice and snow
  • More vulnerable to damage from trees and vegetation
  • More vulnerable to blinks caused by animals
  • Susceptible to damage from vehicle collisions

Underground

Pros:

  • Less susceptible to vehicle collisions
  • Not impacted by trees, wind, ice and snows vulnerable to blinks caused by animals
  • Less vulnerable to blinks caused by animals

Cons:

  • More expensive to build and repair
  • Susceptible to flooding
  • Difficult to locate faults/damage
  • Vulnerable to damage from digging

OTHER NEWS

Between the lines: 1 + 1 > 2

Between the lines: 1 + 1 > 2

A timeline has been established to move through the merger evaluation process. These dates are fluid, but we hope the respective boards can vote on Phase 2 no later than January 2022.

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Need help with bills?

Need help with bills?

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Weatherization Assistance Program installs energy efficiency measures in the homes of qualifying homeowners free of charge. The Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska administers these funds. The mission of WAP is to reduce energy...

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