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Project Overview
The Susquehanna-Roseland power line has been approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
The route runs north from Berwick, Pa., past Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, then east to Hawley and southeast to Bushkill, where it crosses the Delaware River. This route follows the path of an existing power line for more than 90 percent of its 101-mile distance in Pennsylvania. Public Service Electric & Gas Co. is building the New Jersey portion of the line.
PPL Electric Utilities has hosted 22 public open houses since announcing the project, and has participated in four public input hearings held by the Pennsylvania PUC. In addition, we have had thousands of conversations with residents along the route, seeking input on everything from route selection to power line design.
The route crosses the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area using a utility corridor already occupied by a high-voltage power line. The existing line and the rights to use the corridor are owned by PPL Electric Utilities and Public Service Electric & Gas Co. This line was built decades before the national recreation area was created. The National Park Service is doing an environmental impact statement on this portion of the project.
This power line will have significant benefits for all electric customers in Pennsylvania and throughout the region, regardless of which electric company delivers their power. The Susquehanna-Roseland line will prevent overloads on other regional power lines. Such overloads could lead to problems with electric service reliability – particularly at peak times like hot summer days and cold winter nights.
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