{"id":879730,"date":"2025-08-27T13:09:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T17:09:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/big-reliability-boost-coming-to-adams-county\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T13:09:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T17:09:52","slug":"big-reliability-boost-coming-to-adams-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/big-reliability-boost-coming-to-adams-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Reliability Boost Coming to Adams County"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n <\/span>, Aug. 27, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0A major reliability project is underway in Adams County, Pennsylvania<\/span>, to deliver stronger, more resilient electric service to nearly 2,300 residents and businesses, including Hanover Hospital, Alpha Fire Company and WellSpan Health.<\/p>\n

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The East Germantown-Germantown Reliability Project, led by Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission (MAIT), a FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) company, includes a new substation and a 115-kilovolt (kV) transmission line that will enhance service reliability and support future growth in Adams County<\/span>. This area is served by FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company, known locally as Met-Ed.<\/p>\n

\n Smart Grid, Stronger Service<\/b>\n <\/p>\n

The new East Germantown Substation is scheduled to be built and energized by the end of March 2026<\/span>. It will connect to the existing Germantown Substation via a newly constructed high voltage power line supported primarily by wood poles and steel structures where needed.<\/p>\n

Once complete, the project will provide an additional source of electricity to the area, improve operational flexibility and expand switching capabilities \u2013 allowing for faster restoration by rerouting electricity more easily during outages.<\/p>\n

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\n John Hawkins<\/span>, President of FirstEnergy Pennsylvania:<\/b>\u00a0“Earlier this summer, we saw how high temperatures and increased demand can strain the system and lead to outages. By adding a second power source and improving switching capabilities, we’re building a stronger grid that can better handle peak loads and reduce the frequency and duration of outages.”<\/p>\n

\n Why this Project Matters to You:<\/b>\n <\/p>\n

If you live in southern Adams County<\/span>, this project is all about helping to keep your lights on, especially when demand is high like during heat waves or storms. If you do experience an outage, this upgrade adds a second power source and smarter equipment that can reroute electricity when something goes wrong. That means:<\/p>\n