Dive Summary:
- The Newark, New Jersey-based PSE&G will run 20 miles of power lines underground in a plan prompted by Superstorm Sandy that left homes without power for 10 days.
- The $3.9 billion, 10-year ‘Strong Energy’ plan also includes: deploying smart grid technologies to improve monitoring; relocating or protecting all switching and substations affected by recent storms and in newly designated flood zones; reinforcing overhead power lines to withstand 65 mph winds; and modernizing 750 miles of gas mains near flood areas.
From the article:
“Mayor Ann Subrizi said the pain and suffering that Irene and Sandy left in their wake made it clear that action must be taken.”