Re:After rising for 100 years, electricity demand is flat
by IdeaHamstir on Tuesday February 27, 2018 @05:39PM
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My local utility charges users $5,000 per installed pole for last mile connection. I've priced poles and wire, they are turning a hefty profit for last mile connections.
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Re:After rising for 100 years, electricity demand is flat
by stephen_g on Tuesday February 27, 2018 @07:29PM
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How many people does it take, and how much equipment? If they're using contractors and have to, say, hire a crane, things can add up pretty fast.
That doesn't mean that they're not necessarily price gouging or making a profit, but often things like poles and wire are a small part of the actual cost of installing infrastructure.