WASHINGTON (AP) — Pepco would be required to bury more power lines in the District of Columbia under legislation proposed by members of the D.C. Council.

Advocates say putting the lines underground would remove them from the path of severe weather and could therefore help reduce power outages. Pepco has said it’s willing to discuss the idea, but also says the project would be hugely expensive.

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