Data are given on the 3 year performance of Al, solid Cu, and copper clad stainless steel (Cu/430 stainless steel/Cu) at 4 sites with varying resistivities. Data are given also on 6 year results from a Rural Electrification Administration-National Bureau of Standards test program involving cable shielding materials with and without various dielectric coatings. Effects of resistivity, pH, aeration, and dissolved salts are discussed. Data are presented on weight loss, perforations, and galvanic effects. In general, localized corrosion of aluminum occurred due to differential aeration even when plastic coatings were applied. Copper corroded at predicted rates, but the copper clad stainless steel provided additional protection due to the stainless steel barrier mechanism.