The Value of Resilient Transmission
PPL Electric UtilitiesPowering the Commonwealth with a Stronger, Smarter Transmission System
The electric grid works a lot like the roads we use every day. Transmission lines are like highways, carrying large amounts of electricity over long distances from where it’s generated to the communities that need it. Distribution lines are more like local streets, bringing that electricity directly to homes, schools and businesses.
A strong transmission system helps keep power reliable, especially as our region grows and electricity needs increase. It also helps connect customers to more energy sources, including renewable energy like wind, solar and hydroelectric power. Just like highways need improvements when traffic increases, transmission lines sometimes need to be upgraded or expanded so electricity can keep flowing safely, efficiently and reliably for customers today and in the future.
What is Transmission — and Why It Matters to You
Think of the electric grid like a transportation system:
- Transmission lines = highways that carry large amounts of electricity over long distances
- Distribution lines = local roads that deliver power directly to your home or business
This system ensures electricity flows efficiently, even during times of high demand.
What this means for you:
- Reliable power when you need it
- Faster restoration when outages occur
- Access to a wider range of energy sources
How Transmission Benefits You Every Day
- Fewer outages and faster recovery
- Stronger protection from severe weather
- Affordable energy
- Access to cleaner energy
- Supports jobs and economic growth
Investing in a More Reliable Future
We’re continuously investing in transmission improvements to strengthen service for our customers.
- Replacing aging infrastructure with stronger, more weather-resistant equipment
- Building new lines and substations to meet growing demand
- Using advanced technologies to monitor the system in real time
- Expanding capacity to reduce congestion and improve performance
Results for customers:
- 93% reduction in outage frequency
- 86% fewer lightning-related outages
- 76% decrease in transmission outages caused by equipment failures
- 72% decrease in transmission outages caused by avian / unknown
All stats compare 2025 to 2012.
Building the Grid of the Future
- Detect and prevent issues before outages occur
- Automatically reroute power to keep customers connected
- Improve efficiency and system performance
- Enable more renewable energy and energy storage
Transmission Projects Near You
Investing in Your Community
We’re actively building and upgrading transmission infrastructure across our service area to support reliability, growth and cleaner energy.
- Strengthen reliability for local communities
- Support increasing energy demand
- Reduce outages and improve resilience
- Connect new businesses and energy resources
Current/Proposed Transmission Projects
PPL Electric UtilitiesArchbald Mountain Project
The Archbald Mountain Project will help support growing energy needs and strengthen reliability in Lackawanna County. Learn how PPL Electric Utilities is planning new transmission infrastructure to connect customers, improve power delivery and prepare the regional grid for the future.
Sugarloaf 500 kV Project
PPL Electric Utilities is planning the Sugarloaf 500 kV Project to help prepare the regional grid for future growth in Luzerne County. The project will add new transmission infrastructure designed to bring more power to the area, support business expansion and enhance reliability for customers across the region.
Sunbury-Frackville Transmission Project
The Sunbury–Frackville 230 kV Transmission Line Project will upgrade an existing 37-mile line to help meet growing energy demand, including a new customer facility, while strengthening reliability across the region—learn more about what this means for your community.