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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…

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Michigan’s Consumers Energy to Bury 10 Miles of Power Lines…

Jackson, MI-based Consumers Energy received approval from state regulators last Friday to begin burying over 10 miles of power lines across six Michigan counties over the next year.…

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…

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…

Undergrounding Case Study: EarthGrid™ Plasma Tunnel-Boring Technology 

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New Maryland Bills Promote Transmission Undergrounding

Maryland is taking significant steps to modernize its approach to electric transmission line development while balancing the need for reliable energy infrastructure with environmental and scenic conservation. With…

Hurricanes Helene and Milton Strengthen the Case for Undergrounding Utilities

As hurricanes grow more intense and destructive, our aging power grid faces unprecedented challenges, leaving millions in the dark when storms strike. The devastation left by Hurricanes Helene…