Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Utility details preparation efforts.
Jersey Central Power & Light has summoned more than 120 utility workers from Ohio and secured 120 tree contractor crews to help the utility company fix any power outages that may be caused by an approaching storm, the company has announced. Forecasters say the storm could bring several inches of snow and strong wind gusts. JCP&L, which has 1.1 million customers in 13 counties in New Jersey, said in a news release crews are ready to work around-the-clock if needed. JCP&L also is communicating with emergency management, state and local officials about its storm preparation efforts, and has added weather advisory information to its 24/7 Power Center, which shows power outages in the state. Well water and life support customers are being …
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Company's president to meet with Board of Public Utilities in Basking Ridge.
The president of Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) and members of the Board of Public Utilities will appear in Basking Ridge at a public meeting Monday to discuss the utility's response to Superstorm Sandy. The state Board of Public Utilities issued a notice that the meeting will be held to solicit public comment on JCP&L's preparedness and responsiveness before, during and after Hurricane Sandy. The meeting will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the auditorium in the William Annin Middle School, 70 Quincy Road, Basking Ridge. A second hearing will be held on Dec. 18 at the Hopatcong Middle School, 1 David Road, from 4 to 7 p.m. The notice said additional hearings would be scheduled in December and in 2013.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
JCP&L to evaluate where maintenance is needed on overhead transmission lines.
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Thursday, September 20, 2012
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) will begin inspections on all overhead transmission lines on Sept. 24. Inspections are expected to last until Oct. 2, depending on weather. The inspections are part of the company's $200 million program to meet the increased demands of electricity and increase reliability in 2012. During the inspections, helicopters may be seen hovering near transmission lines and substations. JCP&L does the overhead inspections twice a year to identify areas in need of maintenance and trims trees that may be in danger of impacting the power lines.
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11:06 am on Friday, May 31, 2013
Great to see proactive action, but can't help but think about the increase JCP&L asked for after Sandy...when their efforts were not as strong as for this storm. more ›