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MICHIGAN, March 5, 2024 ~ In an attempt to thwart power outages during rough weather events, Consumers Energy will begin a trial run of burying power lines in six Michigan counties.
The Michigan Public Service Commission recently approved the company to bury about 10 miles of power lines across Allegan, Genesee, Iosco, Livingston, Montcalm, and Ottawa counties. The trial will test the feasibility of burying power lines, with the practice aiming to prevent lightning, snow, ice, strong wind, falling tree limbs, and other weather hazards that knock down power lines.
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March 5, 2024 ~ As part of a pilot program approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission, Consumers Energy will bury 10 miles of overhead power lines. Vice President of Electric Distribution Engineering Greg Salisbury talks with Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Renee Vitale about what they’re hoping to learn in the pilot program.
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