It's time for underground power lines!!!!!!!!!! (Old Bridge: appliances, design, vehicles)

[itsjustmeagain]

Originally Posted by LoMai

I cannot believe that America being the most 'advanced', wealthiest, and most powerful nation in the world has still not put power lines underground like Europe, and many other parts of the industrial world.
Power lines should all be underground in every single city/suburban developed part of the state and nation.
Yes, I understand it will cost lots of money, but on the long run it will be worth it, and make the streets and view look much better, nicer, and overall better !!

Being from Germany, I always wondered why America has barely any underground lines. In Germany overground lines were replaced in the 1960's. For many Europeans, American Infrastructure is comparable to a 3rd world country. But it seems like most Americans like it that way. The must like the constant power outages as well. I experienced one power outage in Germany my entire life. Oh well.....

[Jim_Rockford]

the ugliness of a power pole is made up by the low cost of electricity, Its a pipe dream. No pun

[Anon-Hate]

Originally Posted by brookdaleresident

People with buried lines still have power outages. Part of West Orange still has no power.

West Orange has above ground lines.

[Anon-Hate]

Originally Posted by bradykp

and some neighborhoods with them lost power, and need a lot of equipment replaced before they get power restored. both sides of the coin exist.

Power was lost in East Orange due to the flooded substation; not because utility lines were damaged.

[brook2ga]

Originally Posted by Anon-Hate

West Orange has above ground lines.

Not all of W Orange. Some lines are underground.

[nybbler]

Originally Posted by Anon-Hate

West Orange has above ground lines.

Not any more. More like on-the-ground lines.

Underground lines weather storms better, but are extremely expensive to install and maintain compared to aerial. I don't see too many retrofits happening. In flood-prone areas underground is a problem too.

[ieee488]

Originally Posted by Anon-Hate

Power was lost in East Orange due to the flooded substation; not because utility lines were damaged.

Exactly!

The lines may be below ground, but the substations aren't.

I am glad to get my power back, but already planning on purchasing a propane heater.
The constant bonechilling cold was the worst. I could tolerate everything else.
I was able to use the gas stove to heat up water and food.

[Tantalust]

Originally Posted by itsjustmeagain

For many Europeans, American Infrastructure is comparable to a 3rd world country. But it seems like most Americans like it that way. The must like the constant power outages as well.

Or maybe most major German cities had the chance to rethink their electrical infrastructure during years of rebuilding after the awful 1944-5 obliterations.

[taha-nj]

Originally Posted by Tantalust

Or maybe most major German cities had the chance to rethink their electrical infrastructure during years of rebuilding after the awful 1944-5 obliterations.

Yeah and meanwhile this country rethinks and invests in the infrastructure of Iraq and Afghanistan...

[lauren810g]

My development in Old Bridge has underground lines and I was without power for 10 days!