PJM Interconnection, the group that is responsible for operating and maintaining the grid that delivers wholesale electricity to 13 states and Washington, D.C., has announced over $1 billion in upgrade projects aimed at improving grid infrastructure on the east coast.
The plan includes 32 projects ranging from a few million dollars up to about $200 million, and they will begin to be implemented in the beginning of 2018. Click here to be directed to the PJM website for a detailed list of the individual projects.
A good number of projects include increasing the voltage of the grid to 69kV. Generally, these upgrades have long-term cost benefits to customers, as a higher voltage grid requires less infrastructure and is easier to maintain. However, the short-term costs could also directly affect customers. To discuss these potential impacts, please feel free to contact us.