After January’s winter storm, questions raised about underground power lines in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — After January’s winter storm took out many power lines, leaving some people in the cold for more than a week, questions are now being raised about why more infrastructure in Tennessee isn’t underground.

Nashville Electric Service (NES) says there are several factors involved.

According to NES, a Metro ordinance requires all new subdivisions to install underground infrastructure. The utility says it is also expanding its underground power facilities…

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