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Who owns the power lines?
In the UK, electricity distribution is handled by 14 regional companies, not one national grid. These 'Distribution Network Operators' (DNOs) manage the local power lines and infrastructure. When Storm Boelo caused outages for 90,600 homes, it was these DNOs who were responsible for restoring power to their specific areas.
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