The Susquehanna-Roseland power line will run from Berwick, Pennsylvania, to Roseland, New Jersey.
The independent regional power grid operator, PJM Interconnection, ordered the new line to prevent violations of national standards for the operation of the nation’s electric power grid.
The regional power line will have significant benefits for millions of electricity users and improve electric service in the Northeast.
The total value of the package will depend on the final assessment of impacts by the park service, but the utilities current estimate is that the cost would be $30m to $40m.
PSE&G president and chief operating officer Ralph LaRossa and PPL Electric Utilities president in a joint statement said the company commends the National Park Service for its very thorough review, and for concluding that our proposed route provides the most appropriate balance of meeting society’s energy needs while minimizing impacts to federal lands.
The power line is expected to be in-service by 2015.
