Except that the faults had occurred a number of times regionally in the last decade, and nothing had been done about it. Possibly an investment problem but some

Except that the faults had occurred a number of times regionally in the last decade, and nothing had been done about it. Possibly an investment problem but some of the fixes (lubricant heaters) are not expensive; I would guess a general culture of 'no one told me it could happen', i.e. limited depth of experience in the utility company. See also: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26186645 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26186645