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Power Delivery
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

Dominion’s Strategic Undergrounding Program: 10 Years of Progress

 
After a decade of strategic undergrounding, Dominion Energy has the results to prove its impact. Learn how their efforts have cut outage times, improved resiliency, and what’s next for utilities looking to follow suit.

Protect Your Substation Asset Data: Insights from the City of Ames

 

Discover how the City of Ames Electric Department tackled aging infrastructure and rising regulations with digital asset management—unlocking secure, accessible, and actionable data to power the future of grid reliability.

Developing Business Models for Underground at National Grid

Discover how National Grid is reimagining the future of undergrounding with bold, cost-cutting strategies and pioneering business models. Join Nick Rancis of National Grid Partners for an inside look at one of the industry's most innovative and collaborative initiatives. 

Cable Monitoring: Insights from Con Edison's Comprehensive Approach - April 8, 2025

 
As power grids age and the demand for reliability grows, proactive cable monitoring has become essential. Join us for an exclusive industry webinar exploring Con Edison’s experience in implementing a comprehensive cable monitoring system that enhances asset management, prevents failures, and optimizes operational efficiency.

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.

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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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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