Dive Summary:

• The Susquehanna-Roseland transmission line is a grid update that aims to improve electric service for millions in the northeast; the line was granted approval by the National Park Service earlier this week.
• The new line will not only boost service reliability, but will also create jobs, reduce bills for certain customers, and provide economic stimulus to the region.
• The line will run from Berwick, Pennsylvania to Roseland, New Jersey and will be built by PPL Electric Utilities in PA and Public Service Electric and Gas Co. in NJ.

From the article:

The Susquehanna-Roseland power line, a grid upgrade that will improve electric service for millions of people in the Northeast, received final approval from the National Park Service when the agency issued a record of decision late October 1 affirming the utility-chosen route.

In addition to boosting electric service reliability, the new line will create jobs, reduce electric bills for some customers and provide economic stimulus to the region. The project was one of seven priority grid upgrades nationwide named to the federal rapid response team for transmission. ...