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Brandenburg advocates for ending preferential treatment for underground cables in grid expansion efforts.

According to the Brandenburg Ministry of Economic Affairs, it's time to stop prioritizing underground cables in future electricity grid expansions. They argue that the high costs associated with underground cables, which ultimately get passed on to consumers through grid fees, as well as the...

A high-voltage power line can be seen after sunset against the orange-red sky.
A high-voltage power line can be seen after sunset against the orange-red sky.

Power Sources - Brandenburg advocates for ending preferential treatment for underground cables in grid expansion efforts.

In 2015, the prior coalition between the Union and SPD made it a priority to install underground cable networks for big power pathways. This decision has resulted in extra expenses of billions of dollars for consumers and businesses. Recently, there has been a growing chorus of supporters advocating for a shift back to overhead high-voltage lines.

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  1. In response to the additional costs incurred from the previous Grand Coalition's decision to prioritize underground cable networks, Brandenburg has called for an end to preferential treatment in grid expansion efforts, advocating for a switch to overhead high-voltage lines.
  2. The Grand Coalition, comprising of the Union and SPD, implemented a policy in 2015 to install underground cable networks for major power pathways, leading to substantial financial burdens for energy consumers and businesses.
  3. Claiming that a shift back to overhead high-voltage lines could significantly reduce costs, a growing number of supporters have joined the chorus advocating for grid expansion changes in regions like Brandenburg, particularly in cities like Potsdam.
  4. As part of the new Grand Coalition led by the SPD and Green Party, Brandenburg has an opportunity to push for changes in electricity grid expansion, potentially reshaping how future energy infrastructure will be developed, including in regions like the capital city of Potsdam.

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