Stronger, Smarter Power Grid to Improve Reliability for 6,000+ Customers in Berks County

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-25T12:07:09+00:00

FirstEnergy's Van Reed 69-kV Transmission Project in Berks County, Pennsylvania, aims to enhance grid reliability and support over 6,000 customers through a new substation and power line, as part of a $30 million investment in its $36 billion modernization program.

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2026-02-25 12:07:09

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FirstEnergy is upgrading the electric grid in Berks County, Pennsylvania, through the Van Reed 69-kV Transmission Project. This initiative, involving a new substation and a four-mile power line, aims to enhance reliability, reduce outages, and support economic growth for over 6,000 customers. The approximately $30 million project is part of FirstEnergy’s larger $36 billion Energize365 investment program to modernize and strengthen the grid across its service area.

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