Sugarloaf 500 kV Project
Resilient Transmission System
A resilient transmission system helps us deliver safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity across the region.
That’s why we’ve invested in focused upgrades and have continued to innovate and advance our electric grid through transmission projects, like this one, to improve reliability, protect the grid from extreme weather, reduce outages and enable renewable energy interconnections.
Stay Informed
We’re planning to build approximately 12 miles of new 500 kV transmission line as well as two new switchyards in Luzerne County. The project will utilize an existing right-of-way corridor that will be expanded to accommodate the new transmission line. The new facilities and transmission lines are needed to provide additional power to the area to support future load growth due to business expansion. This proposed project will allow us to meet the growing demand for power in the region while enhancing reliability and resilience for all customers in this region.
The project is currently in the planning and design phases, which includes widening our existing right-of-way and engineering work. As always, we’re committed to keeping affected landowners and communities informed throughout each step of the project. We will host an informational open house on Wednesday, April 30, at the Valley Country Club located at 79 Country Club Lane, Sugarloaf, PA 18249, to share more details about this project and answer questions. Input received at the open house will be considered during project planning. For more information about the project, visit our project website.