PECO Completes $32 Million Substation in Marcus Hook to Support Increased Demand and Future Growth
PHILADELPHIA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PECO recently completed construction of a new $32 million electric
distribution substation to support increased demand and future growth in
Marcus Hook, Delaware County.
The project, which began in August 2015, incorporated the latest
innovations in smart substation technology to provide customers with
enhanced electric service reliability. This includes the installation of
fiber-optic current transformers and diagnostic systems that process
real-time analysis of transformers, circuit breakers and battery
systems. In addition, thermal imaging is used to identify potential
issues before they occur by recording temperature variations within a
piece of equipment while in operation.
“This project is another significant investment designed to enhance our
electric system to meet the needs of our customers,” said Dave Weaver,
vice president of Technical Services. “In addition, we will be able to
leverage new, innovative solutions and advanced analytics to anticipate
maintenance issues to avoid customer outages.”
Electric distribution substations convert high voltage electricity from
transmission lines into lower voltages for delivery to homes and
businesses. Each year, the company invests more than $500 million to
enhance its system infrastructure through preventive maintenance and
equipment upgrades to ensure safe and reliable service for customers.
Based in Philadelphia, PECO is an electric and natural gas utility
subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC). The company’s 2,500
dedicated employees provide advanced, innovative energy solutions to 1.6
million electric and more than 511,000 natural gas customers in
southeastern Pennsylvania. In 2015 PECO delivered 86.9 billion cubic
feet of natural gas and 38 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity. The
company also has an estimated annual economic impact of $4.3 billion in
Pennsylvania, supporting more than 8,700 local jobs and producing $732
million in labor income. Founded in 1881, PECO is one of the Greater
Philadelphia Region’s most active corporate citizens, providing
leadership, volunteer and financial support to numerous arts and
culture, education, environmental, economic development and community
programs and organizations. For more information visit PECO.com,
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Contacts
PECO
Greg Smore, 215-841-5555
Greg.Smore@exeloncorp.com
