Charlton to Sturbridge Interconnection
Project
About the Project
The Charlton to Sturbridge Interconnection Project will connect a solar power site in Charlton to National Grid’s electric system. Approximately 3.5 miles of work will take place from North Sturbridge Road to Podunk Road. Crews will install new utility poles and power lines in Charlton and Sturbridge. Some limited areas of work will also take place on Charlton Road and Picker Road.
Project Benefits
These upgrades to the electric system in Charlton and Sturbridge will strengthen reliability in the region.
Project Resources
2023
- Spring - Project Engagement Begins
- Spring - Field Assessments Begins
- Spring - Permitting Begins
2024
2025
- Jan - Vegetation Management Begins
- Fall - Construction and Restoration Begins
- Dec - Vegetation Management Complete
2026
- September - Construction and Restoration Complete
- Ongoing - Project Engagement Complete
- Ongoing - Field Assessments Complete
- Ongoing - Permitting Complete
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About the Project
The Charlton to Sturbridge Interconnection Project will connect a solar power site in Charlton to National Grid’s electric system. Approximately 3.5 miles of work will take place from North Sturbridge Road to Podunk Road. Crews will install new utility poles and power lines in Charlton and Sturbridge. Some limited areas of work will also take place on Charlton Road and Picker Road.
Project Benefits
These upgrades to the electric system in Charlton and Sturbridge will strengthen reliability in the region.
Project Resources
News and Updates
Timeline
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
Project Engagement
Spring 2023 – Ongoing
Field Assessments
Spring 2023 – Ongoing
Permitting
Spring 2023 – Ongoing
Vegetation Management
01/2025 – 12/2025
Construction and Restoration
Fall 2025 – September 2026