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#Governor_Carney and #Governor_Hogan React to PJM ’s Alternative Financing Methods for #Artificial_Island Project

Governor Carney and Governor Hogan React to PJM’s Alternative Financing Methods for Artificial Island Project Governors thanked PJM and urged FERC to consider cost allocation that will not unfairly burden Delmarva ratepayers WILMINGTON, Del. – Delaware Governor John Carney and Maryland Governor Larry Hogan on Friday thanked PJM’s Board of Managers for presenting alternatives to … Continue reading #Governor_Carney and #Governor_Hogan React to PJM ’s Alternative Financing Methods for #Artificial_Island Project

New power line proposed for Pennsylvania and Maryland

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

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

PJM’S HIGH-VOLTAGE PLAN TO ENHANCE POWER GRID BACK ON TRACK

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

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