- Chris Wright, serving as Energy Secretary, announced funding projects across 26 states while addressing campaign concerns.
- Secretary of Energy discusses grid investments in the Allentown region, involving PPL Electric Utilities.
DOE Awards PPL Over $70 Million for Northeastern PA Transmission Modernization
What happened
The U.S. Department of Energy awarded PPL more than $70 million for a modernization project on a Northeastern Pennsylvania transmission line. The project, which seeks to rebuild 28.3 miles of the existing 230 kilovolt transmission line, runs through Luzerne County. PPL requested $71.46 million for the work, which includes installing environmental controls, access roads, and new steel infrastructure.
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Why it matters
Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced the federal grant award, stating the project could lead to greater affordability, job growth, and national security. The funding is intended to modernize the Montour-Susquehanna corridor, supporting the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station nuclear power plant.
Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced funding projects across 26 states while addressing campaign concerns.
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Allentown
county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States