North Central

UPDATE

New Jersey Board of Public Utilities announces evidentiary hearings for PSE&G’s North Central Reliability Project

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) will hold evidentiary hearings on the North Central Reliability Project on December 12, 15 and 16 at the NJ BPU offices at 44 South Clinton Ave. (9th floor) in Trenton. Each hearing will begin at 10 a.m.

North Central Reliability Project BPU petition

PSE&G Requests Board of Public Utilities Approval of the North Central Reliability Project 

The North Central Reliability Project will upgrade existing transmission lines and substations from 138,000-volt (138kV) power to 230,000-volt (230kV) power in the northern and central regions of the state. The upgrade will meet current and future electricity demands by New Jersey businesses and residents, provide better power quality, and reduce transmission system congestion in the region.

The project, which is approximately 35 miles, will follow an existing PSE&G overhead right-of-way from the West Orange Switching Station in Essex County to the Sewaren Switching Station in Middlesex County. The line will traverse five counties and go through West Orange, Livingston, Roseland, Florham Park, Chatham Borough, Chatham Twp., New Providence, Berkeley Heights, Watchung, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Clark, Edison, Metuchen and Woodbridge.

PSE&G filed for project approval with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) in May of 2011. With BPU approval, work could begin in early 2012, with an in-service date of June 2014.

FAQ 

Fact Sheet

Structure Design 

In the News

May 27, 2011 letter to property owners – PSE&G files for BPU approval of North Central Reliability Project/Additional public workshops scheduled
May 2011 letter to property owners – staking and soil borings 

Report on Employment and Economic Benefits of Transmission Infrastructure 

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