Statements in Favor of Undergrounding

Statements by GCNH

GCNH and URI letter urging DEEP to plan for maximum undergrounding of utility wires in its Comprehensive Energy Plan, December 13, 2012  The arguments made are given new urgency by the probable increased reliance on electricity to achieve a non carbon energy economy, as well as the  increased reliance on internet communication.  The more frequent and severe storms predicted to occur due to climate change will cause the above ground  pole and wire distribution system to fail much more than in the past and cause significant and costly socioeconomic disruption.  

An updated statement by GCNH on undergrounding will be posted when it is completed.  

Statements by Others
(These statements do not necessarily represent GCNH positions in every respect. See also )

"Buying the Lines Why How -- Benefits and Excuses," by Elizabeth Hopely, December 2020  This statement summarizes numerous benefits of undergrounding electric and communication distribution wires, and addresses excuses given for not undergrounding.  

"Undergrounding Utilities -- The Broad Context (Connecticut)," by Henry Dynia,  February 13, 2021  This statement includes consideration of socio-economic and political factors concerning undergrounding.