It's cost prohibitive at this point

It's cost prohibitive at this point
by njnd96 (2020-08-10 09:42:06)

In reply to: So I've been in this area for the better part of 30 years. posted by Wooderson

In NJ the only areas that have buried lines are those that were built after the 60's - which isn't that many. My house boarders up against the next town, that section has buried lines and mine doesn't. My power goes out 2x a year (on average), theirs doesn't. Just in my small town it would probably cost $100M to convert. I'd love it if they converted, but it's not going to happen.

The best solution is a portable generator. All in with the generator and getting a transfer switch installed you're looking at $500 or so.

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Agreed, hence my points on the obstacles. - Wooderson 2020-08-10 11:02:46
- Nat gas is a game changer - njnd96 2020-08-10 14:27:56