What is the cost for moving all utility lines underground in Alameda?

About half of the city’s power lines are currently underground, with 93 miles of overhead power lines remaining. Undergrounding can cost as much as $5.3 million per mile. When you consider the costs, you can see why Alameda is moving lines underground on a gradual basis instead of all at once.

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1. Is there any cost to property owners for the undergrounding of utility lines?
2. What is the cost for moving all utility lines underground in Alameda?
3. Can customers pay out of their own pockets to get their utility lines moved underground?