As used in this chapter, the phrase "poles, wires, conduits and appurtenances" shall
mean poles, towers, supports, wires, conductors, cables, guys, stubs, platforms, crossarms,
braces, transformers, insulators, conduits, ducts, vaults, manholes, meters, cutouts,
switches, communication circuits, appliances, attachments, appurtenances and any other
property located or to be located in, along, across, upon, over or under the streets
of the city, and used or useful in the transmitting and/or distribution of electricity.