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SDG&E wants to place more power lines underground to reduce wildfires. Is it worth the expense?

The costs of undergrounding versus covered conductors on overhead lines is a key issue in pending vote by the California Public Utilities Commission

A worker with a San Diego Gas & Electric crew helps place a power line underground near Ramona. (SDG&E)
A worker with a San Diego Gas & Electric crew helps place a power line underground near Ramona. (SDG&E)
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The costs of undergrounding versus covered conductors on overhead lines is a key issue in pending vote by the California Public Utilities Commission

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