FirstEnergy Begins Upgrade of 20-Mile Transmission Line in Eastern Ohio
- The upgrade of the 20-mile transmission line in Ohio will enhance service reliability and improve system resiliency.
- The new infrastructure is expected to reduce service interruptions and meet the growing demand for power in eastern Ohio.
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Project is part of larger 64-mile line rebuild to enhance reliability
The 20 miles of line span the city of
"This new, modern infrastructure is expected to help improve system performance and reduce the number of service interruptions customers experience," said Carl Bridenbaugh, FirstEnergy's vice president of Transmission. "The work will also help us to meet the growing demand for safe, reliable power from homes and businesses in eastern
The 20-mile segment is the southernmost portion of a larger 64-mile line upgrade between a substation in
The project is part of Energizing the Future, an ongoing initiative designed to upgrade FirstEnergy's transmission system with advanced equipment and technologies that will reinforce the power grid and help reduce the frequency and duration of customer outages. Since 2014, FirstEnergy has upgraded or replaced existing power lines, incorporated smart technology into the grid and upgraded dozens of substations with new equipment and enhanced security features. Through 2022, FirstEnergy had invested more than
ATSI provides transmission services in
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in
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SOURCE FirstEnergy Corp.