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Intelligence Initiative

Reliability. Resiliency. Recovery.

Let’s challenge the way we think about power infrastructure decisions.

 

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Let’s challenge the way we think about power infrastructure decisions.
PDi2’s purpose is to drive maximum power grid resiliency and reliability at the lowest life-cycle cost. We gather and disseminate information to help determine which power delivery solutions—overhead or underground—to employ..
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News from PDi2

Underground Substation for the Greater Cambridge Energy Program - March 6, 2025

 

As the demand for clean and reliable power grows, utilities are turning to underground substations to meet increasing energy needs in urban areas. Join Chris Arnieri as he shares insights on overcoming the complexities of designing Eversource’s underground substation to improve efficiency, resilience, and future growth potential.

Maximizing Cable Pulls for Underground Systems - December 19, 2024

Need to maximize cable pulling distances, reduce splices, and prevent damage to cables during installation? Join American Polywater Corporation, an industry leader in underground cable placement, termination and asset system hardening products to learn how.

T&D Underground Innovations

PDi2 Whitepaper

June 2026

Ben Lanz

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Positioning for a Sustainable, Reliable, and Affordable T&D Future

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April 2026

Mike Beehler

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Introduction to Myths - True Cost of Undergrounding

Myth 1

"Undergrounding is 10-15x the cost of overhead installation."

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Utility Undergrounding Life-Cycle Cost Guide

The Age of Undergrounding

Read the PDi2 Report: “Utility Undergrounding Life-Cycle Cost Guide.”

Age of Undergrounding Report

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PDi2 News from LinkedIn

 

 

Listening and Collaborating

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Solutions aren’t created in a vacuum. We recognize that the best ideas are a result of listening. PDi2is happy to meet with utilities, regulators, legislators and other industry influencers to discuss best practices for infrastructure planning, construction, roadblocks, resolutions, etc. Our aim is to share information throughout the value chain so collectively and collaboratively we all have a positive impact on the power industry and its customers.

 

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