Work Underway to Strengthen Electric Grid in York County
FirstEnergy PA (NYSE: FE) is upgrading its electric grid infrastructure in northwestern York County through its Met-Ed subsidiary. The project aims to enhance service reliability for approximately 300 customers in the Dillsburg area by replacing over a mile of older copper wire with larger-diameter aluminum wire.
The upgrade includes replacing 1.3 miles of wire, 32 wooden poles, 40 fuses, and 149 porcelain insulators along a 13.2-kilovolt power line. Additionally, 49 wildlife guards are being installed to prevent animal-related outages. The project, scheduled for completion in April 2025, is part of FirstEnergy's Long Term Infrastructure Improvement Plan (LTIIP III), a $382 million initiative for Met-Ed's distribution system.
This improvement is part of Energize365, FirstEnergy's broader $28 billion grid evolution program planned for 2025-2029, designed to create a smarter grid capable of accommodating electric vehicles, home electrification, and clean energy sources. The upgrade addresses York County's growing electrical needs, which has seen an 8% population increase since 2010.
FirstEnergy PA (NYSE: FE) sta aggiornando la propria infrastruttura della rete elettrica nella parte nord-occidentale della contea di York attraverso la sua sussidiaria Met-Ed. Il progetto mira a migliorare l'affidabilità del servizio per circa 300 clienti nella zona di Dillsburg, sostituendo oltre un miglio di vecchi cavi in rame con cavi in alluminio di diametro maggiore.
L'aggiornamento prevede la sostituzione di 1,3 miglia di cavi, 32 pali di legno, 40 fusibili e 149 isolatori in porcellana lungo una linea elettrica da 13,2 kilovolt. Inoltre, verranno installati 49 dispositivi di protezione per la fauna selvatica per prevenire interruzioni legate agli animali. Il progetto, previsto per il completamento nell'aprile 2025, fa parte del Piano di Miglioramento Infrastrutturale a Lungo Termine (LTIIP III) di FirstEnergy, un'iniziativa da 382 milioni di dollari per il sistema di distribuzione di Met-Ed.
Questo miglioramento è parte di Energize365, il programma più ampio di evoluzione della rete da 28 miliardi di dollari di FirstEnergy pianificato per il 2025-2029, progettato per creare una rete più intelligente in grado di ospitare veicoli elettrici, elettrificazione domestica e fonti di energia pulita. L'aggiornamento risponde alle crescenti esigenze elettriche della contea di York, che ha registrato un aumento della popolazione dell'8% dal 2010.
FirstEnergy PA (NYSE: FE) está mejorando su infraestructura de red eléctrica en el noroeste del condado de York a través de su subsidiaria Met-Ed. El proyecto tiene como objetivo mejorar la confiabilidad del servicio para aproximadamente 300 clientes en el área de Dillsburg, reemplazando más de una milla de cables de cobre antiguos por cables de aluminio de mayor diámetro.
La actualización incluye la sustitución de 1.3 millas de cable, 32 postes de madera, 40 fusibles y 149 aisladores de porcelana a lo largo de una línea de energía de 13.2 kilovoltios. Además, se están instalando 49 protectores de vida silvestre para prevenir cortes de energía relacionados con los animales. El proyecto, programado para completarse en abril de 2025, es parte del Plan de Mejora de Infraestructura a Largo Plazo (LTIIP III) de FirstEnergy, una iniciativa de 382 millones de dólares para el sistema de distribución de Met-Ed.
Esta mejora es parte de Energize365, el programa más amplio de evolución de la red de 28 mil millones de dólares de FirstEnergy planificado para 2025-2029, diseñado para crear una red más inteligente capaz de acomodar vehículos eléctricos, electrificación del hogar y fuentes de energía limpia. La actualización aborda las crecientes necesidades eléctricas del condado de York, que ha visto un aumento del 8% en la población desde 2010.
퍼스트 에너지 PA (NYSE: FE)는 메트-에드 자회사를 통해 요크 카운티 북서부의 전력망 인프라를 업그레이드하고 있습니다. 이 프로젝트는 딜스버그 지역의 약 300명 고객을 위해 서비스 신뢰성을 향상시키는 것을 목표로 하며, 오래된 구리선을 1마일 이상 교체하고 더 큰 직경의 알루미늄선으로 변경합니다.
업그레이드에는 1.3마일의 전선, 32개의 나무 기둥, 40개의 퓨즈 및 149개의 도자기 절연체가 포함되어 있으며, 13.2킬로볼트 전력선에 걸쳐 있습니다. 또한, 동물 관련 정전을 방지하기 위해 49개의 야생동물 보호 장치가 설치됩니다. 이 프로젝트는 2025년 4월에 완료될 예정이며, 퍼스트 에너지의 장기 인프라 개선 계획 (LTIIP III)의 일환으로, 메트-에드 배급 시스템을 위한 3억 8천2백만 달러 규모의 이니셔티브입니다.
이 개선은 Energize365의 일환으로, 퍼스트 에너지가 2025-2029년을 위해 계획한 280억 달러 규모의 더 넓은 전력망 진화 프로그램으로, 전기차, 주택 전기화 및 청정 에너지원 수용이 가능한 스마트 그리드를 만드는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 이 업그레이드는 2010년 이후 8% 인구 증가를 경험한 요크 카운티의 전기적 요구 증가에 대응하고 있습니다.
FirstEnergy PA (NYSE: FE) améliore son infrastructure de réseau électrique dans le nord-ouest du comté de York par l'intermédiaire de sa filiale Met-Ed. Le projet vise à améliorer la fiabilité du service pour environ 300 clients dans la région de Dillsburg en remplaçant plus d'un mile de vieux câbles en cuivre par des câbles en aluminium de plus grand diamètre.
La mise à niveau comprend le remplacement de 1,3 mile de câbles, 32 poteaux en bois, 40 fusibles et 149 isolateurs en porcelaine le long d'une ligne électrique de 13,2 kilovolts. De plus, 49 dispositifs de protection de la faune sont installés pour prévenir les pannes dues aux animaux. Le projet, dont l'achèvement est prévu pour avril 2025, fait partie du Plan d'Amélioration des Infrastructures à Long Terme (LTIIP III) de FirstEnergy, une initiative de 382 millions de dollars pour le système de distribution de Met-Ed.
Cette amélioration fait partie de Energize365, le programme plus large d'évolution du réseau de 28 milliards de dollars de FirstEnergy prévu pour 2025-2029, conçu pour créer un réseau plus intelligent capable d'accueillir les véhicules électriques, l'électrification des foyers et les sources d'énergie propre. La mise à niveau répond aux besoins électriques croissants du comté de York, qui a connu une augmentation de la population de 8 % depuis 2010.
FirstEnergy PA (NYSE: FE) verbessert seine elektrische Netz-Infrastruktur im nordwestlichen York County durch seine Tochtergesellschaft Met-Ed. Das Projekt zielt darauf ab, die Servicezuverlässigkeit für etwa 300 Kunden im Dillsburg-Gebiet zu erhöhen, indem über eine Meile älterer Kupferdraht durch Aluminiumdraht mit größerem Durchmesser ersetzt wird.
Das Upgrade umfasst den Austausch von 1,3 Meilen Draht, 32 Holzpfählen, 40 Sicherungen und 149 Porzellanisolatoren entlang einer 13,2-Kilovolt-Leitung. Darüber hinaus werden 49 Wildtierschutzvorrichtungen installiert, um tierbedingte Ausfälle zu verhindern. Das Projekt, das für die Fertigstellung im April 2025 geplant ist, ist Teil von FirstEnergys Langfristigen Infrastrukturverbesserungsplan (LTIIP III), einer Initiative in Höhe von 382 Millionen Dollar für das Verteilungssystem von Met-Ed.
Diese Verbesserung ist Teil von Energize365, dem umfassenderen 28-Milliarden-Dollar-Programm zur Netzentwicklung von FirstEnergy, das für 2025-2029 geplant ist und darauf abzielt, ein intelligenteres Netz zu schaffen, das in der Lage ist, Elektrofahrzeuge, die Elektrifizierung von Haushalten und erneuerbare Energiequellen zu integrieren. Das Upgrade reagiert auf die wachsenden elektrischen Bedürfnisse des York County, das seit 2010 einen Bevölkerungsanstieg von 8 % verzeichnet hat.
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Replacing wires and poles should help prevent or minimize outages for nearly 300 Met-Ed customers
The project centers on replacing more than a mile of older copper wire on a neighborhood power line with larger-diameter aluminum wire capable of transporting more electricity, which should both enhance electric service reliability for about 300 Met-Ed customers in the
John Hawkins, FirstEnergy
Crews are replacing 1.3 miles of wire, 32 wooden poles, numerous crossarms, 40 fuses and 149 porcelain insulators along a portion of a 13.2-kilovolt (kV) power line that runs through the heart of Dillsburg. The line begins at a substation near Golf Course Road, travels east to Baltimore Street and then north along Baltimore Street to Welty Avenue.
Crews are also installing 49 wildlife guards along the line to help prevent squirrels and other climbing animals from contacting transformers, fuses and switches, which can damage equipment and cause power outages. Animal guards are rubber boots or sleeves that cover transformer bushings, switches and other energized equipment.
The project is expected to be completed in April.
View and download a photo of line workers replacing a utility pole and crossarms and installing animal guards on the company's Flickr page.
The project is part of FirstEnergy Pennsylvania's Long Term Infrastructure Improvement Plan (LTIIP III), which includes a
LTIIP III is part of Energize365, a multi-year grid evolution program focused on transmission and distribution investments that will deliver the power FirstEnergy's customers depend on today while also meeting the challenges of tomorrow. With planned investments of
Met-Ed serves approximately 592,000 customers within 3,300 square miles of eastern and southeastern
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 more than six million customers in
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