Northeast Grid Reliability Project: Kingsland to Hudson

Kearny, New Jersey

The Northeast Grid Reliability Project will upgrade PSE&G’s power service in the northern part of New Jersey from current 138kV service to 230kV on existing overhead transmission lines to comply with requirements set by the PJM Interconnection, the regional energy grid.

In addition to the Kingsland to Hudson stretch, new 230kV underground transmission circuits will be installed in Jersey City and from PSE&G’s Bergen Switching Station in Ridgefield to its Athenia Switching Station in Clifton. In sum, the project will help ensure reliable electric power for nearly 1 million New Jersey businesses and residents that require increased electric capacity, increase transfer capability, provide better power quality and reduce transmission system congestion.

Overall project scope includes the design and construction of transmission structure foundations — with the exception of the design of drilled pier foundations — upgrading and converting existing 138kV transmission circuits to 230kV with new structures, power conductors and two OPGW. Additional work includes the demolition or reinforcement of the existing 138kV structures, where required.