The existing facilities are 50-60 years old. This upgrade is essential to maintain quality service and will improve reliability.
The need for this transmission project upgrade was determined by ODEC and reviewed by the independent regional electric transmission planning organization, PJM Interconnection. Transmission upgrades, expansions or enhancements are intended to address local reliability needs, such as customer service and load growth, equipment age and condition, operational performance and risk, and infrastructure resilience.