Eversource Completes Greater Boston and New Hampshire Solution Suite of Transmission Projects with Energization of Sudbury to Hudson Transmission Line
Eversource (NYSE: ES) has announced the energization of the Sudbury to Hudson Transmission Reliability Project, completing the Greater Boston and New Hampshire Solution suite of 50 transmission projects. The final project includes a new nine-mile, 115 kV transmission line between Sudbury and Hudson substations, with 7.6 miles underground within an inactive MBTA railroad corridor and 1.4 miles under Hudson streets.
The project, energized on December 6, enhances regional electric reliability and increases system capacity. As part of the development, Eversource has contributed to environmental conservation by removing invasive species, enhancing vernal pool habitats, and installing over 2,000 woody plants. The company will continue restoration efforts through early 2025, after which DCR will complete the rail trail.
The initiative serves multiple purposes, including strengthening grid resilience against extreme weather and creating a new multi-use rail trail for local communities. The project received recognition from the Massachusetts Central Rail Trail Coalition with a Golden Spike Award in late 2023.
Eversource (NYSE: ES) ha annunciato l'energizzazione del Progetto di Affidabilità della Trasmissione da Sudbury a Hudson, completando il pacchetto di soluzioni Greater Boston e New Hampshire composto da 50 progetti di trasmissione. L'ultimo progetto include una nuova linea di trasmissione di nove miglia, 115 kV, tra le stazioni di trasformazione di Sudbury e Hudson, con 7,6 miglia sotterranee all'interno di un corridoio ferroviario inattivo della MBTA e 1,4 miglia sotto le strade di Hudson.
Il progetto, energizzato il 6 dicembre, migliora l'affidabilità elettrica regionale e aumenta la capacità del sistema. Nell'ambito dello sviluppo, Eversource ha contribuito alla conservazione ambientale rimuovendo specie invasive, migliorando gli habitat delle pozzette vernal e installando oltre 2.000 piante legnose. L'azienda continuerà gli sforzi di ripristino fino all'inizio del 2025, dopodiché il DCR completerà il sentiero ferroviario.
L'iniziativa ha molteplici scopi, tra cui il rafforzamento della resilienza della rete contro eventi atmosferici estremi e la creazione di un nuovo sentiero ferroviario multiuso per le comunità locali. Il progetto ha ricevuto riconoscimenti dalla Massachusetts Central Rail Trail Coalition con un Golden Spike Award alla fine del 2023.
Eversource (NYSE: ES) ha anunciado la energización del Proyecto de Fiabilidad de Transmisión de Sudbury a Hudson, completando el conjunto de soluciones de Greater Boston y New Hampshire de 50 proyectos de transmisión. El proyecto final incluye una nueva línea de transmisión de nueve millas, 115 kV, entre las subestaciones de Sudbury y Hudson, con 7.6 millas bajo tierra dentro de un corredor ferroviario inactivo de la MBTA y 1.4 millas bajo las calles de Hudson.
El proyecto, energizado el 6 de diciembre, mejora la fiabilidad eléctrica regional y aumenta la capacidad del sistema. Como parte del desarrollo, Eversource ha contribuido a la conservación ambiental al eliminar especies invasoras, mejorar los hábitats de charcas estacionales e instalar más de 2,000 plantas leñosas. La empresa continuará los esfuerzos de restauración hasta principios de 2025, después de lo cual el DCR completará el sendero ferroviario.
La iniciativa sirve a múltiples propósitos, incluyendo el fortalecimiento de la resiliencia de la red ante condiciones climáticas extremas y la creación de un nuevo sendero ferroviario multifuncional para las comunidades locales. El proyecto recibió reconocimiento de la Massachusetts Central Rail Trail Coalition con un Golden Spike Award a finales de 2023.
Eversource (NYSE: ES)는 Sudbury에서 Hudson으로의 전송 신뢰성 프로젝트의 전력 공급을 발표하며, Greater Boston 및 New Hampshire 솔루션 50개의 전송 프로젝트를 완료했습니다. 마지막 프로젝트에는 Sudbury와 Hudson 변전소 간의 9마일, 115 kV 전송선이 포함되며, 이 중 7.6마일은 MBTA 비활성 철도 회랑 아래에, 1.4마일은 Hudson 거리 아래에 위치합니다.
12월 6일에 전력 공급된 이 프로젝트는 지역 전기 신뢰성을 향상시키고 시스템 용량을 증가시킵니다. 개발의 일환으로 Eversource는 침입종을 제거하고, 봄철 풀 서식지를 향상시키며, 2,000그루 이상의 목본 식물을 설치함으로써 환경 보존에 기여했습니다. 회사는 2025년 초까지 복원 작업을 계속할 것이며, 그 후 DCR이 철도 산책로를 완공할 것입니다.
이 이니셔티브는 극한의 날씨에 대한 전력망의 회복력 강화를 포함하여 지역 사회를 위한 새로운 다목적 철도 산책로를 만드는 여러 목적을 가지고 있습니다. 이 프로젝트는 2023년 말 Massachusetts Central Rail Trail Coalition으로부터 Golden Spike Award로 인정받았습니다.
Eversource (NYSE: ES) a annoncé l'activation du Projet de Fiabilité de Transmission de Sudbury à Hudson, complétant ainsi l'ensemble des solutions Greater Boston et New Hampshire composé de 50 projets de transmission. Le projet final comprend une nouvelle ligne de transmission de neuf miles, 115 kV, entre les postes de transformation de Sudbury et Hudson, dont 7,6 miles souterrains dans un corridor ferroviaire inactif de la MBTA et 1,4 mile sous les rues de Hudson.
Le projet, activé le 6 décembre, améliore la fiabilité électrique régionale et augmente la capacité du système. Dans le cadre du développement, Eversource a contribué à la conservation de l'environnement en éliminant les espèces envahissantes, en améliorant les habitats des mares temporaires et en installant plus de 2 000 plantes ligneuses. L'entreprise continuera les efforts de restauration jusqu'au début de 2025, après quoi le DCR achèvera le sentier ferroviaire.
L'initiative sert plusieurs objectifs, notamment le renforcement de la résilience du réseau face aux conditions météorologiques extrêmes et la création d'un nouveau sentier ferroviaire multi-usages pour les communautés locales. Le projet a été reconnu par la Massachusetts Central Rail Trail Coalition avec un Golden Spike Award à la fin de 2023.
Eversource (NYSE: ES) hat die Inbetriebnahme des Sudbury-Hudson Übertragungszuverlässigkeitsprojekts bekannt gegeben, das die Greater Boston und New Hampshire Lösungsreihe mit insgesamt 50 Übertragungsprojekten abschließt. Das letzte Projekt umfasst eine neue neun Meilen lange 115 kV Übertragungsleitung zwischen den Umspannwerken Sudbury und Hudson, wobei 7,6 Meilen unterirdisch in einem inaktiven MBTA-Eisenbahnkorridor und 1,4 Meilen unter den Straßen von Hudson verlaufen.
Das Projekt, das am 6. Dezember in Betrieb genommen wurde, verbessert die regionale elektrische Zuverlässigkeit und erhöht die Systemkapazität. Im Rahmen der Entwicklung hat Eversource zur Umweltkonservierung beigetragen, indem invasive Arten entfernt, Lebensräume für vorübergehende Gewässer verbessert und über 2.000 Holzpflanzen gepflanzt wurden. Das Unternehmen wird die Wiederherstellungsmaßnahmen bis Anfang 2025 fortsetzen, wonach das DCR den Eisenbahnpfad abschließen wird.
Die Initiative verfolgt mehrere Ziele, darunter die Stärkung der Resilienz des Netzes gegen extreme Wetterbedingungen und die Schaffung eines neuen Mehrzweck-Eisenbahnpfades für die lokalen Gemeinschaften. Das Projekt erhielt Ende 2023 Anerkennung von der Massachusetts Central Rail Trail Coalition mit einem Golden Spike Award.
- Completion of major transmission infrastructure project enhancing regional grid reliability
- Creation of dual-purpose infrastructure combining power transmission with public recreational facilities
- Environmental improvements including habitat enhancement and invasive species removal
- Recognition with Golden Spike Award for rail trail development
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Insights
The completion of the Sudbury to Hudson Transmission Line represents a critical milestone in Eversource's transmission infrastructure modernization. This project, as the final piece of a 50-project suite, significantly enhances grid resilience in the Greater Boston and New Hampshire regions. The 9-mile, 115 kV transmission line strategically utilizes existing infrastructure corridors, demonstrating efficient land use while delivering dual benefits through the creation of a multi-use rail trail.
The infrastructure upgrade strengthens Eversource's position in three key areas:
- Enhanced grid reliability during extreme weather events
- Increased transmission capacity to support electrification demands
- Improved infrastructure readiness for renewable energy integration
The project's innovative approach to repurposing the inactive MBTA corridor showcases effective urban planning, while the underground installation method minimizes visual impact and enhances system reliability. The restoration work, including bridge replacements and environmental enhancements, adds long-term value to both infrastructure and community assets.
This project's completion carries strategic significance for Eversource's market position and operational capabilities. The investment strengthens ES's competitive moat in the regulated utility space through several vectors:
- Enhanced system reliability reduces regulatory compliance risks
- Improved infrastructure supports clean energy transition goals
- Dual-use development (transmission + trail) demonstrates ESG leadership
The timing is particularly relevant as utilities face increasing pressure to modernize grids for renewable integration and climate resilience. This comprehensive infrastructure upgrade positions Eversource favorably for regulatory rate case discussions and future capital recovery. The project's successful execution, especially the environmental and community aspects, reinforces Eversource's #1 ranking on TIME's List of World's Best Companies, potentially supporting premium valuation multiples in the utility sector.
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“The Greater Boston and New Hampshire Solution projects are great examples of how we are continually planning, building, and delivering transmission projects that increase the reliability of the electric grid for our customers, strengthen it against climate change, and enable increased capacity to support the demands of electrification and the interconnection of more renewable energy resources,” said Eversource President of Transmission and Offshore Wind Projects Bill Quinlan.
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Eversource will continue restoration efforts through early 2025 at which point the DCR will then pave and finish the rail trail. For more information on Eversource’s daily work to upgrade the transmission system, make it more resilient to extreme weather, and enable the interconnection of new renewable energy resources, please visit the transmission page of Eversource’s website.
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