• The line will help prevent overloads on existing power lines that could lead to power outages for people in Pennsylvania.
• It will help the region’s utilities meet demand for electricity, which has been increasing steadily.
• It will shore up the electric delivery system in our region, making it less likely that a problem with one power line would lead to a regional blackout like the one that affected millions of people in August 2003.

PJM Interconnection, the independent company that operates the electric power grid for a 13-state region including Pennsylvania, has determined that this power line is needed by May 2012 to avoid overloading existing power lines – a situation that could lead to customers not having electricity when they need it the most.

Endorsements of the Susquehanna-Roseland
power line project

“The benefits of this power line are important to our region, and to all businesses and residents here. Reliable supplies of electricity are the lifeblood of our economy.” Todd Vonderheid, President Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry “Reliable infrastructure — whether roads, bridges or power lines — is the key to economic vitality. Northeast Pennsylvania deserves no less than a reliable source of electricity to ensure our continued success.” Rosemary Dessoye, Executive Vice President Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce “As demand for electricity increases, improvements are needed to meet that demand and keep our supplies reliable. Our economy and our successful record of continued job growth depend on it.” Penny Cannella, President Penn’s Northeast “The economy of northeastern Pennsylvania needs reliable electric service to grow and prosper.” Austin Burke, President Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce “There is no doubt that demand for electricity in our region has been significantly increasing. The need to provide continual uninterrupted services is vital to our economic development, job creation and business growth. To prevent future overloads or even possible blackouts due to the current high demand on the existing system, a new power line is essential for the guarantee of dependable and efficient electricity. The Susquehanna-Roseland power line project will ensure future reliable service for our region’s electricity supply.” Robert Phillips, President/CEO Greater Pocono Chamber of Commerce "The Susquehanna-Roseland project is essential to the future growth and economic vitality of Northeastern Pennsylvania. We must have reliable electricity to ensure that the NEPA Region is economically competitive with the rest of the Commonwealth and the United States." Jeffrey Box, President/CEO NEPA Alliance, Pittston, Pa. “Infrastructure and work force will drive job growth and investment within the United States for the foreseeable future. Superior infrastructure is necessary to the cost-effective delivery of energy and is absolutely critical to successful economic development. This is particularly true in regard to electric service as our reliance on electronic technologies and the emphasis on clean energy grows through the first half of this century. “The Susquehanna-Roseland power line project will benefit all of us by providing a more secure, more up-to-date and more efficient system of delivering electric service to the region." Chuck Leonard, Executive Director Pocono Mountains Economic Development Corp.