Resource Library
PDi2 research studies are the result of long hours of conversations, interviews and scouring secondary resources for valuable and pertinent information. We are happy to be a clearinghouse of this information to provide “one-stop shop” benefits. The links below represent information we’ve tapped in the compilation of our projects.
October 2019
Impacts on Underground Transmission Assets due to Flooding Caused by Major Storms
Why underground cables get a bad rap when flooding is involved
Many may think that while underground transmission and distribution is great for normal storm resiliency it fails when flooding is involved, and the cables are rendered inoperable.
February 2019
Going up or down?
Factors to consider before going overhead or underground
Transmission lines can be constructed one of two ways: overhead or underground. Historically, the biggest, and sometimes the only, consideration for which installation method to use was initial cost.
March 2018
PGI March 2018 – Taking a Punch
Designing resiliency and hardening into electrical infrastructure.
Transmission lines can be constructed one of two ways: overhead or underground. Historically, the biggest, and sometimes the only, consideration for which installation method to use was initial cost. With this being the only criteria, an overhead option has a distinct advantage.