U2 ACR
About the Project
The U2 Transmission Line is 3.5 miles long and runs through Stoughton, Brockton, and Easton. The line was built in the 1970’s and has not had major upgrades since then. This project will add optical ground wire and improve the line’s condition to provide safe and reliable power to customers. Optical ground wire is a type of fiber-optic cable made of steel and aluminum used on overhead power lines to protect them from lightning and carry high-speed data and communication signals. Replacing the power lines will also increase capacity to meet future energy needs.
Project Benefits
Better Communication: Optical ground wires will help protect the power lines from lightning and allow high-speed data to travel between substations.
Resiliency: This project will replace equipment as it reaches the end of its useful life to keep the electric system reliable.
Climate Change Requirements: The project will follow National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) standards to address stronger winds and ice caused by climate change. These requirements will be included in the project design.
System Capacity: Replacing the power lines will increase the line's capacity so it can meet future electricity needs.
Project Resources
- Aug - Gate A Approval
- Feb - Gate B
- Apr - Kick-Off Meeting
- Feb - Soil Borings
- Jan - Gate C Approval
- Jan - Engineering and Design Completed
- Apr - Gate C1 Approval
- Jan - All Permits In Hand
- Feb - Construction Begins
- Nov - Overall Ready for Load
- Dec - Construction Complete
- Jun - Project Schedule Closed
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About the Project
The U2 Transmission Line is 3.5 miles long and runs through Stoughton, Brockton, and Easton. The line was built in the 1970’s and has not had major upgrades since then. This project will add optical ground wire and improve the line’s condition to provide safe and reliable power to customers. Optical ground wire is a type of fiber-optic cable made of steel and aluminum used on overhead power lines to protect them from lightning and carry high-speed data and communication signals. Replacing the power lines will also increase capacity to meet future energy needs.
Project Benefits
Better Communication: Optical ground wires will help protect the power lines from lightning and allow high-speed data to travel between substations.
Resiliency: This project will replace equipment as it reaches the end of its useful life to keep the electric system reliable.
Climate Change Requirements: The project will follow National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) standards to address stronger winds and ice caused by climate change. These requirements will be included in the project design.
System Capacity: Replacing the power lines will increase the line's capacity so it can meet future electricity needs.