What would be the height of the new structures?
The new structures would be between 175 and 195 feet, depending on the terrain and other factors. Where is the power going? It will not benefit Moore Township as most are Met-Ed customers. Power in this part of the PJM Interconnection – our regional power pool – generally flows from west to east, although the reverse could also occur in an emergency. That said, all residents of Moore Township and other areas of eastern Pennsylvania will benefit from the Susquehanna to Roseland line because it will help to maintain reliability of the bulk power electric grid. Overloads on the grid – even if they are not in this area – can cause reliability problems and even blackouts across the region, as we saw in the blackout of 2003 when power line failures in Ohio led to blackouts as far away as New York City. Did PPL Electric Utilities consider the new Pennsylvania legislation signed in June 2008 for protection of the Appalachian Trail, since Route C would run parallel to the trail for six miles? W
