tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268468693840523552.post4267106175882636903..comments2023-06-08T04:32:10.989-07:00Comments on Upham Manor: National GrudgeGlenohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00136566571723615119noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7268468693840523552.post-24930076325990496322011-09-06T23:18:23.028-07:002011-09-06T23:18:23.028-07:00Gleno,
I have to place a "this opinion does n...Gleno,<br />I have to place a "this opinion does not reflect the views or policies of the company that I work for" caveat.<br /><br />My company generates a significant amount of the power in New England. I track a number of issues in local/regional papers to get a flavor of the political news and the zeigeist concerning power issues.<br /><br />Here's the story:<br /><br />Your infrastructure is old. Old transmission (big tall power lines) and distribution (the smaller overhead lines in neighborhoods) infrastructure is much more susceptable to damage from falling trees and tree limbs.<br /><br />Why? Newer transmission lines are taller. The NIMBY (Not In My Backyard) folks have killed alot of your new transmission projects through local siting protests. <br /><br />Newer distribution lines are buried. Because your power rates are so high already, your state officials are unwilling to spend the dough necessary to dig up old neighborhoods and bury the lines.<br /><br />We face some of the same issues here in the Old Dominion. It takes will, money and compromise to fix infrastructure problems. I'd liken it to driving an old 'beater' pickup truck...one lives with the occasional breakdown, crappy mileage and unpleasant odor because it's cheaper than a car payment. If one wants a snazzy new ride, then the vacation on the Cape and the addition to the manor may need to be put on hold for a couple years.<br /><br />Peace my friend.<br /><br />HossHosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03071007875543037408noreply@blogger.com