JCP&L has started upgrades to the electric grid in Burlington and Ocean counties to enhance service for approximately 2,500 of our New Jersey customers – and we expect to complete this $3.2 million, two-phase project in July.

Equipment enhancements will take place along more than four miles of overhead and underground power lines in North Hanover, New Hanover and Plumsted townships.

“These grid enhancements build on the New Jersey Reliability Improvement Project,” said President, New Jersey Doug Mokoid. “They introduce infrastructure upgrades that will significantly enhance the safe and reliable service our customers expect. This work also prepares our grid to meet the demands of the future.”

The first phase will include:

• Replacing existing infrastructure with thicker, stronger wires and poles that can safely carry more electricity and provide more resiliency in storms.
• Upgrading fuses and installing additional devices and reclosers that allow power to be rerouted to adjacent lines when an outage occurs, minimizing the number of impacted customers.
• Installing TripSaver devices, which sense temporary abnormalities along power lines, such as a tree branch bouncing off lines, and automatically reenergize the line after the condition has passed without having to send a crew to investigate.
• Additional tree trimming and vegetation management along power lines.

The second phase will include the construction of a new power line to better meet current and future customer demand. The new line will tie into existing lines, enhancing reliability by increasing the ability for power to be switched and damage isolated in the event of outages.

The JCP&L reliability programs are part of Energize365, our grid evolution program focused on investing $26 billion between 2024 and 2028 across our service territory to create a smarter, more secure grid.