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JCP&L Moving Power Lines Underground in Portions of Somerset County

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JCP&L, a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary, is executing a $1.75 million power line relocation project in Bernardsville, Somerset County. The project involves moving lines from the New Jersey Transit railroad tracks to Route 202/Mine Brook Road, with 1,500 feet being installed underground and 1,400 feet of new overhead wires being added. The upgrade includes installing stronger wires and supporting regional industrial growth. The project, prompted by accessibility issues and tornado damage in June 2023, will enhance service reliability for customers in Bernardsville and nearby Bedminster Township by providing backup power sources and reducing demand on the Greater Crossroads substation.

JCP&L, una filiale di FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), sta realizzando un progetto di relocation delle linee elettriche da 1,75 milioni di dollari a Bernardsville, nella contea di Somerset. Il progetto prevede il trasferimento delle linee dai binari della New Jersey Transit alla Route 202/Mine Brook Road, con 1.500 piedi installati sottoterra e 1.400 piedi di nuovi cavi aerei aggiunti. L'aggiornamento include l'installazione di cavi più resistenti e supporta la crescita industriale regionale. Il progetto, motivato da problemi di accessibilità e danni causati da un tornado nel giugno 2023, migliorerà l'affidabilità del servizio per i clienti di Bernardsville e del vicino comune di Bedminster, fornendo fonti di alimentazione di emergenza e riducendo la domanda sulla sottostazione Greater Crossroads.

JCP&L, una subsidiaria de FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), está llevando a cabo un proyecto de reubicación de líneas eléctricas de 1.75 millones de dólares en Bernardsville, condado de Somerset. El proyecto implica mover las líneas de las vías del tren de New Jersey Transit a la Ruta 202/Mine Brook Road, con 1.500 pies instalados bajo tierra y 1.400 pies de nuevos cables aéreos añadidos. La actualización incluye la instalación de cables más fuertes y apoya el crecimiento industrial regional. Este proyecto, motivado por problemas de accesibilidad y daños por un tornado en junio de 2023, mejorará la fiabilidad del servicio para los clientes en Bernardsville y en el cercano municipio de Bedminster, proporcionando fuentes de energía de respaldo y reduciendo la demanda en la subestación Greater Crossroads.

JCP&L은 FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE)의 자회사로, 버나드스빌(Somerset County)에서 175만 달러 규모의 전선 이설 프로젝트를 진행하고 있습니다. 이 프로젝트는 뉴저지 트랜짓 철도 선로에서 Route 202/Mine Brook Road로 선을 옮기는 작업으로, 1,500피트가 지하에 설치되고 1,400피트의 새로운 에어라인이 추가됩니다. 이 업그레이드는 더 강한 전선을 설치하고 지역 산업 성장을 지원하는 내용을 포함합니다. 2023년 6월 접근성 문제와 토네이도 피해로 촉발된 이 프로젝트는 버나드스빌 및 인근 베드민스터 타운십의 고객들에게 서비스 신뢰성을 높이고 비상 전원 공급원을 제공하며 Greater Crossroads 변전소의 수요를 줄이는 데 기여할 것입니다.

JCP&L, une filiale de FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), réalise un projet de relocalisation de lignes électriques de 1,75 million de dollars à Bernardsville, dans le comté de Somerset. Le projet consiste à déplacer les lignes des voies ferrées de New Jersey Transit vers la Route 202/Mine Brook Road, avec 1 500 pieds installés sous terre et 1 400 pieds de nouveaux fils aériens ajoutés. La mise à niveau comprend l'installation de fils plus résistants et soutient la croissance industrielle régionale. Ce projet, motivé par des problèmes d'accessibilité et des dégâts causés par une tornade en juin 2023, améliorera la fiabilité du service pour les clients de Bernardsville et du voisinage de Bedminster Township, en fournissant des sources d'énergie de secours et en réduisant la demande sur la sous-station Greater Crossroads.

JCP&L, eine Tochtergesellschaft von FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), führt ein Projekt zur Verlegung von Stromleitungen im Wert von 1,75 Millionen Dollar in Bernardsville, Somerset County, durch. Das Projekt umfasst die Verlagerung der Leitungen von den Gleisen der New Jersey Transit zur Route 202/Mine Brook Road, wobei 1.500 Fuß unterirdisch installiert werden und 1.400 Fuß neue Freileitungen hinzugefügt werden. Das Upgrade beinhaltet die Installation stärkere Leitungen und unterstützt das regionale Industrie-Wachstum. Das Projekt, das aufgrund von Zugänglichkeitsproblemen und Tornadoschäden im Juni 2023 angestoßen wurde, wird die Zuverlässigkeit des Services für Kunden in Bernardsville und der nahegelegenen Gemeinde Bedminster verbessern, indem es Backup-Stromquellen bereitstellt und die Nachfrage an der Greater Crossroads-Umspannstation reduziert.

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  • Infrastructure upgrade worth $1.75 million to enhance service reliability
  • Installation of stronger, higher-capacity power lines to improve storm resilience
  • Creation of backup power sources improving grid redundancy
  • Support for regional industrial growth through power infrastructure expansion
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This $1.75 million infrastructure upgrade represents a strategic but modest investment for FirstEnergy. The project addresses specific operational challenges while balancing cost efficiency with service reliability improvements. The underground conversion of 1,500 feet of power lines, combined with 1,400 feet of new overhead installations and 1,800 feet of upgraded lines, will enhance grid resilience in a tornado-prone area.

The project's dual benefit of improving maintenance accessibility and creating power redundancy for the Bedminster Township area demonstrates sound infrastructure planning. However, the relatively small scale and localized nature of this investment means its financial impact on FirstEnergy's overall operations will be minimal, though it aligns with the company's broader strategy of targeted grid modernization.

Grid upgrades will also relocate lines away from hard-to-access railroad tracks

HOLMDEL, N.J., Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is relocating and upgrading power lines in portions of Bernardsville, Somerset County, to enhance electric service for customers in Bernardsville and nearby towns. The $1.75 million project is expected to be completed later this month.

The project involves moving a section of power line extending from JCP&L's Bernardsville substation that follows the New Jersey Transit railroad tracks. The current location of the line presents accessibility challenges when repairs or maintenance are needed. A tornado that struck the area in June 2023 also caused significant damage, requiring the lines to be temporarily rerouted and increasing the power demand on nearby substations.

Doug Mokoid, FirstEnergy's President, New Jersey: "Moving power lines underground is not a one-size-fits-all solution, especially due to the higher costs. In situations like this, relocating the lines and burying a short segment enhances the benefits for our customers in a practical, cost-responsible manner."

As part of the work:

  • The main portion of the power line will be relocated from the railroad tracks to Route 202/Mine Brook Road.
  • Approximately 1,500 feet of the new line will be installed underground due to dense trees and difficult terrain along a portion of the corridor.
  • An additional 1,400 feet of new overhead wires and poles will also be installed, and 1,800 feet of existing overhead lines upgraded to stronger, thicker wire that can better handle increased capacity and is more resilient during storms.

New, upgraded lines will also be installed to provide power to an industrial area, supporting regional growth.

Once the work is finished this fall, the new line will decrease the demand on power lines from JCP&L's Greater Crossroads substation. This will provide greater redundancy for those lines, improving service reliability for customers in nearby Bedminster Township by providing a backup power source if there was an issue on their primary line.

JCP&L serves 1.1 million customers in the counties of Burlington, Essex, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren. Follow JCP&L on X @JCP_L, on Facebook at facebook.com/JCPandL or online at jcp-l.com.

FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy on X @FirstEnergyCorp or online at firstenergycorp.com.

 

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FAQ

What is the cost of JCP&L's Somerset County power line relocation project (FE)?

The power line relocation project in Somerset County costs $1.75 million and is expected to be completed in November 2024.

How many feet of underground power lines is JCP&L installing in Bernardsville?

JCP&L is installing approximately 1,500 feet of underground power lines along Route 202/Mine Brook Road due to dense trees and difficult terrain.

What prompted JCP&L's power line relocation project in Somerset County?

The project was prompted by accessibility challenges along railroad tracks and significant damage caused by a tornado in June 2023, which required temporary line rerouting.

How will the Somerset County power line project benefit JCP&L customers?

The project will improve service reliability by providing backup power sources, reducing substation demand, and installing stronger wires that can better handle increased capacity and storms.

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