Dive Summary:
- Pepco has continued to improve its reliability since starting an initiative at the end of 2010 that called for tree-trimming and underground cable replacement.
- In addition, the utility has improved the service of feeder lines that bring power into neighborhoods that has traditionally had the worst reliability problems.
- More than 650 miles of underground electric cable has already been replaced in Maryland and 200 additional miles are expected to be finished by the end of 2013.
From the article:
“We continue to work steadfastly to improve service for our customers,” Thomas H. Graham, president, Pepco Region, said Thursday. “We are committed to investing in upgrading our system to make sure we can provide safe and reliable service day to day and during storms.” ...