Benefits
Greater Public Safety
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Improved access & egress during & after storms & earthquakes
Lower Maintenance & Operating Costs
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Lower post-storm and fire restoration cost
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Lower tree-trimming cost
Greater Reliability
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Greater reliability during severe weather
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Less damage during severe weather allowing for faster service uptime
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Less damage from lightning, animals, and tree branches
Improved Community Aesthetics
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Removal of poles and wires
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Healthier trees
JOIN BCUU
Over 40 Berkeley UUDs have been formed and undergrounding completed. Many have been benefited from a sizable contribution from utility company Rule 20 funds. Others have been paid for with developer, other organization or government contributions. Still, others have been funded largely by property owners themselves.
Several hundreds of your neighbors are participating members of BCUU. We invite you to join our organization.
ABOUT US
This is a grass roots project supported by residents concerned about our community.
We are all neighbors juggling our various responsibilities. At the same time, we are interested in advancing community development, building community resilience, and preparing for anticipated emergencies and recovery programs.
This website is dedicated to supporting and informing Berkeley Citizens interested in utility undergrounding. Together we can build a safer, more resilient, more pleasant Berkeley.