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      • The main reason that power lines are not buried underground is because it is much more expensive to do so. Burying power lines costs roughly US$1 million per mile, but the population density or geography of the service area can halve this cost or triple it.
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  9. www.scienceabc.com › eyeopeners › why-arent-powerWhy Aren’t Power Lines Buried Underground? - Science ABC

    Oct 19, 2023 · The main reason that power lines are not buried underground is because it is much more expensive to do so. Burying power lines costs roughly US$1 million per mile, but the population density or geography of the service area can halve this cost or triple it.

  10. www.treehugger.com › why-doesnt-america-bury-itsWhy Don't We Bury Power Lines in the U.S.? - Treehugger

    Sep 12, 2017 · But burying power lines in new communities is a lot more commonplace, and considerably cheaper than replacing existing infrastructure. It may be that we'll gradually see a shift to...