It is not unusual for a utility to facernobstacles during a major improvementrnproject. But, when construction bidsrncome in higher than expected, it bringsrnan interesting challenge to the table.rnThis was the scenario in Madison, WI lastrnyear. The local combination utility, MadisonrnGas & Electric Co. (MGE), was planning arnlarge-scale natural gas project spanning 4.2rnmiles through three communities.
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