New Technologies Could Help Pennsylvania's Grid Work Smarter
PR Newswire•28/10/2026•14:51 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤KATCo selected for estimated $20.8 million federally funded grid modernization initiative
- ➤KATCo plans approximately $20.2 million investment in western Pennsylvania transmission pilot
- ➤Pilot will evaluate Dynamic Line Ratings and Advanced Power Flow Controllers
- ➤Work is expected to begin in early 2027 and continue over multiple years
- ➤FirstEnergy transmission projects in Ohio and West Virginia are expected to begin next year
Expert Statements
John Hawkins, President of FirstEnergy Pennsylvania
“Customers count on us to provide reliable electric service at a reasonable cost, and that's what makes this project so important”
John Hawkins, President of FirstEnergy Pennsylvania
“By evaluating technologies that help us get more from the transmission infrastructure already serving our communities, we're exploring ways to strengthen reliability and meet rising energy demands for many years.”
Mark Mroczynski, President of Transmission for FirstEnergy
“Strong partnerships are essential to building the grid of the future”
Mark Mroczynski, President of Transmission for FirstEnergy
“We're grateful for the federal funding and collaboration that make projects like this possible. By working alongside EPRI, the Department of Energy and other industry partners, we're able to evaluate innovative technologies that could strengthen reliability, make better use of existing infrastructure and help meet our customers' future energy needs.”
New Technologies Could Help Pennsylvania's Grid Work Smarter PR Newswire
FirstEnergy Transmission company selected to participate in a federally funded project to improve reliability and support future growth in western Pennsylvania
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