Pennsylvania PUC Judge Recommends Approval of Susquehanna-Roseland Project
November 13 2009 - 12:29PM
PR Newswire (US)
ALLENTOWN, Pa., Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A Pennsylvania
Public Utility Commission administrative law judge Friday (11/13)
recommended approval of the proposed Susquehanna-Roseland power
line in Pennsylvania. "Today's recommendation is another important
step in the PUC review process for a new transmission line that
will improve the reliability of electric service for millions of
people in Pennsylvania and throughout the region," said David E.
Schleicher, vice president-Transmission for PPL Electric Utilities.
The power line will strengthen the regional electric grid and
prevent overloads on other major power lines, ensuring that
electricity users will continue to have power when they need it the
most -- the hottest summer days and the coldest winter nights. PPL
Electric Utilities hosted 22 public open houses since announcing
the project and has participated in four public input hearings run
by the PUC. In addition, the company has had thousands of
conversations with residents along the route, seeking input on
everything from route selection to power line design. "We will
continue to keep an open dialogue with residents, public officials
and other interested parties as this project moves forward,"
Schleicher said. The next step in Pennsylvania is review of the
recommended decision by the PUC, which is expected to render a
decision in January. The line, which runs from Berwick, Pa., to
Roseland, N.J., also needs approval by the New Jersey Board of
Public Utilities. Additional review is required by the National
Park Service because the line follows the route of an existing
power line through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area,
and because it crosses the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in New
Jersey. For more information, visit
http://www.pplreliablepower.com/. PPL Electric Utilities
Corporation, a subsidiary of PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) that
provides electricity delivery services to about 1.4 million
customers in Pennsylvania, has consistently ranked among the best
companies for customer service in the United States. More
information is available at http://www.pplelectric.com/.
DATASOURCE: PPL Electric Utilities CONTACT: Paul Wirth of PPL
Electric Utilities, +1-610-774-5997 Web Site:
http://www.pplreliablepower.com/
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