37 states take action on grid modernization during Q1 Visitors to the United States from other nations are often surprised at how little power the federal government holds in many matters, and how much power is relegated to the states. This messy holdover of the difficult process of unifying the 13 former British colonies endures … Continue reading 37 states take action on grid modernization during Q1→
Feedback sought on energy project An energy company with a plan to develop a new overhead electric transmission project in Pennsylvania and Maryland to increase consumer access to more affordable power in the region will host a series of open houses to gain feedback on its idea. Transource Energy, a partnership between American Electric Power … Continue reading Feedback sought on energy project→
New power line proposed for Pennsylvania and Maryland A company is seeking response from area residents about the route of a new power line in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Transource Energy, a partnership between American Electric Power and Great Plains Energy, announced plans Thursday to develop the new overhead electric-transmission project, called Independence Energy Connection. Transource … Continue reading New power line proposed for Pennsylvania and Maryland→
BPA drops plan for Oregon-Washington transmission line The Bonneville Power Administration has scrapped its controversial plan to build a high-voltage transmission line near Portland, Oregon. BPA Administrator Elliot Mainzer announced the decision Thursday, citing the increasing cost and other factors. The 80-mile-long, 500-kilovolt line would have run from Castle Rock, Washington, to Troutdale, Oregon. The … Continue reading #BPA drops plan for #Oregon – #Washington transmission line→
JCP&L power line: Is there a cheaper alternative? Can Jersey Central Power & Light’s problem with keeping Monmouth County electrified be solved without the need for a new power line between Aberdeen and Red Bank? An expert hired by Residents Against Giant Electric, a grassroots group in the midst of a campaign against JCP&L’s Monmouth … Continue reading #JCP&L power line: Is there a cheaper alternative?→
PJM’S HIGH-VOLTAGE PLAN TO ENHANCE POWER GRID BACK ON TRACK PJM Interconnection green-lights slimmed-down $280M proposal to build line from South Jersey nuclear plant into Delaware After months of controversy, a $280 million plan to enhance the power grid by building a new high-voltage line at PSEG Power’s nuclear power complex in southern New Jersey … Continue reading PJM’S HIGH-VOLTAGE PLAN TO ENHANCE POWER GRID BACK ON TRACK→
Despite Delaware objections, power line project approved A power line project from the Salem Hope Creek Nuclear Plant to Delaware, buried under the Delaware River, is moving forward. Regional electrical grid operator PJM approved the restart of what’s known as the Artificial Island project on Thursday. The project is designed to improve reliability of electric … Continue reading Despite Delaware objections, power line project approved→
Delaware, Maryland governors respond to PJM evaluation PJM’s Board of Managers agreed to provide additional data and analysis that could lead to a new cost allocation for the $279 million Artificial Island transmission line project. The decision comes a week after Delaware Gov. John Carney and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan urged PJM in a letter … Continue reading Delaware, Maryland governors respond to PJM evaluation→
Delaware has few options in power line rate hike fight A federal lawsuit is Delaware’s best option to fight a controversial project that will increase residents’ electricity bills, state officials say. In fact, the state is already bracing for a lawsuit even though it is required to pursue another step before it can file litigation. … Continue reading #Delaware has few options in power line rate hike fight→
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