Ahead of Peak Hurricane Season, PSE&G Highlights Strong Reliability Results

NEWARK, NJ / ACCESS Newswire / September 24, 2026 / Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G), New Jersey's oldest and largest utility, reported new key systemwide reliability results as continued initiatives to modernize New Jersey's electric and gas infrastructure are helping deliver safe, reliable service to customers across the state. These projects are also strengthening PSE&G's year-round preparedness for severe weather as the region enters the peak of Atlantic hurricane season.

As a recipient of the ReliabilityOne® Award for superior electric system reliability in the Mid-Atlantic region for 24 consecutive years, PSE&G has long been recognized as one of the nation's top utilities for system resiliency and integrated planning including reliability and grid modernization initiatives. Continued infrastructure improvements are helping sustain that strong performance, with the following measurable benefits for customers across New Jersey: * Since 2023, just under 22,000 poles have been proactively replaced through July 2026, resulting in a 50% improvement in reliability across the 20 circuits with the highest number of pole replacements compared to their 2020-2024 average. * More than 30% improvement in resiliency and reliability from strengthening neighborhood electric circuits: 32 circuits upgraded with overhead electric infrastructure are now 37% more resilient and 31% more reliable. * 22% fewer outage incidents and 23% fewer customers affected on average on circuits upgraded through PSE&G's Infrastructure Advancement Program. * Adding capacity to meet customers' changing energy needs. Since 2023, PSE&G has completed construction of six new high-capacity 13kV stations to address system overloads, replace aging equipment and increase capacity to accommodate solar generation. * Modernizing New Jersey's gas system. Since 2016, PSE&G has upgraded more than 1,655 miles of gas main in more than 340 municipalities. PSE&G plans to continue that work by replacing an additional 525 miles of cast-iron and unprotected steel gas main in more than 70 municipalities over the next three years. "These projects are delivering real tangible benefits where they matter - in the homes, businesses and communities that depend on us every day," said Paul Toscarelli, PSE&G vice president, electric operations. "At the end of every pole, wire and piece of equipment are customers who count on us to safely deliver the energy they need. We take that responsibility seriously, and we will continue strengthening our systems to provide safe, reliable service today and prepare for customers' changing energy needs."