Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 19917
Electric Cables: Storms
Tabled: 12 December 2024
Answered: 17 December 2024
Named DayQuestion
Ann Davies
Plaid Cymru — Caerfyrddin
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what cost comparison he has made of repairing (a) overhead and (b) underground power lines following storm damage.
Answer
Michael ShanksThe benefits and costs of investing in under grounding power lines were considered following Storm Arwen in 2021. As noted in the Storm Arwen Review Final Report, investing in undergrounding would not be a cost-effective on long spur routes that serve sma...
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