Potomac Edison Advances Power Line Upgrades to Strengthen Reliability for Virginia Customers
PR Newswire•02/11/2026•11:33 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤29 miles of 138 kV transmission lines targeted for Virginia rebuild
- ➤Virginia CPCN application filed October 30, 2026, seeking project approval
- ➤Construction planned for 2028, with Virginia in-service date targeted for December 2030
- ➤PJM awarded Potomac Edison project in 2023 to address reliability concerns
- ➤Project forms part of FirstEnergy's $36 billion capital investment plan
Expert Statements
Chris Beam, FirstEnergy President of West Virginia/Maryland
“Customers depend on us for reliable, affordable power, and that is exactly why this project matters.”
Chris Beam, FirstEnergy President of West Virginia/Maryland
“This project is a practical way to strengthen the existing grid system for customers today while preparing for the region's future energy needs. By adding new power lines along existing routes, we can improve reliability and increase capacity while limiting impacts on communities.”
Potomac Edison Advances Power Line Upgrades to Strengthen Reliability for Virginia Customers PR Newswire
Project would strengthen the grid while using existing routes to limit community impacts.
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