30M power project aims to keep lights on for 6,000 in Berks County

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-07T00:52:03+00:00

FirstEnergy is investing about $30 million in the Van Reed 69-kV Transmission Project in Pennsylvania to improve grid reliability for over 6,000 customers, part of a larger $36 billion modernization effort.

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2026-03-07 00:52:03

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FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) is investing approximately $30 million in the Van Reed 69-kV Transmission Project in Berks County, Pennsylvania, to enhance grid reliability for over 6,000 customers. The project, which includes a new substation and four miles of high-voltage line, is part of FirstEnergy’s broader $36 billion Energize365 grid modernization program. It aims to reduce outages, speed up restoration, and support economic growth in the region.

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