PPL Electric Utilities selected for U.S. Department of Energy grant for Montour Grid Resilience and Advanced Reconductoring Project

"Today's announcement reinforces the Trump Administration's commitment to commonsense energy addition policies that lower electricity prices and strengthen our grid," said U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. "These investments will get more out of the infrastructure we already have, move more electricity across the grid, and help deliver affordable, reliable and secure power that will fuel American prosperity for decades to come."

"This Department of Energy funding will help PPL Electric modernize critical infrastructure, strengthen reliability and resilience and deploy advanced technologies that will help inform future grid investments," said PPL Electric Utilities President Christine Martin. "By bringing these federal resources into Pennsylvania, we can maximize the impact of every infrastructure dollar invested while helping minimize costs for customers and delivering long-term value for the communities we serve."

"Pennsylvanians need cheaper, more reliable power, and this grant will bring us closer to that goal," said Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA). "I'm proud to have supported this grant, which will strengthen the grid, encourage job-creating investments, and ensure lower-cost electricity for Pennsylvanians across the northeast and Lehigh Valley. I commend PPL and Secretary Chris Wright for their commitment to growing our great Commonwealth."

"Since day one, Secretary Wright and the Trump administration have been leading the effort to modernize America's electric grid, strengthen energy reliability and ensure we have the infrastructure needed to meet growing energy demand," said Congressman Dan Meuser. "This investment is an example of how the Trump Administration is working with our industry partners to put federal resources to work on critical infrastructure projects here in Pennsylvania. I'd like to thank President Trump and Secretary Wright for helping deliver more reliable power for families and businesses."