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Undergrounding Case Study: Dominion Energy

Undergrounding Case Study: Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)

Two Texas Bills Seek to Explore Feasibility of Strategic Undergrounding

Two newly introduced bills in the Texas legislature, HB 842 and SB 270, aim to commission a comprehensive study on the costs and benefits of undergrounding power lines,…

As Power Companies Proactively Cut Power Amid Wildfire Risk, Strategic…

As California faces the threat of high winds and wildfire risk, PG&E has warned of potential power shutoffs to prevent sparking fires from downed power lines. While these…

Scenic America Applauds Dominion Energy’s Successful Undergrounding Project

Dominion Energy recently announced that it had successfully completed the undergrounding of 2,000 miles of power lines as part of its Strategic Underground Program. This milestone, announced on…

Colorado Legislation Promotes Undergrounding and Equitable Access to Resilient Energy

An innovative bill was just passed in Colorado to establish a fund to help file utility undergrounding through the state’s public utility commission. SB24-218 requires that 1% of…

The Case for Undergrounding Utilities: Lessons from a Mylar Balloon…

A recent power outage in Louisiana caused by a Mylar balloon entangled in overhead power lines underscores the vulnerabilities of above-ground utility infrastructure. This incident, which affected 15,000…

Case Studies: Undergrounding

Scenic America Statement on Governor Newsom’s Executive Order to Expedite…

Governor Gavin Newsom recently issued an executive order to fast-track the undergrounding of power lines in California’s most fire-prone regions. Scenic America released the following statement in support…

FEMA Announces $1.35 Billion in Funding Available for Utilities Undergrounding…

FEMA has announced $1.35 billion in grant funding through its FY2024 BRIC and FMA programs to support critical hazard mitigation projects, including undergrounding utility lines. These grants offer…