A simple — yet expensive — way to climate-proof the grid: Bury the power lines

Underground power lines are far less vulnerable to extreme weather, but burying them doesn't come cheap. After a historic ice storm in northern Michigan, utilities there are reconsidering the cost.  

By Vivian La
June 1, 2026
A simple — yet expensive — way to climate-proof the grid: Bury the power lines
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