Enhancing reliability through infrastructure upgrades

 

We are investing in infrastructure to support the region’s growing energy needs while working closely with local communities to minimize environmental and neighborhood impact.

To comply with updated reliability standards from the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), we are planning a modernization of RG&E Station 97. This project, part of the Automation and Breaker Replacement initiative under the Digital Grids Group, will improve the reliability of our network by upgrading aging switchgear and implementing advanced substation automation.

These improvements will:

• Enhance monitoring and control of the electric grid
• Enable faster and more accurate responses to faults and outages
• Reduce the risk of service interruptions for our valued customers

By modernizing our infrastructure with the latest industry standards, we are strengthening the resiliency of the grid and ensuring a safer, smarter energy future for all.

 

Regional benefits

Upgrade project scope includes:

 

• Upgrading existing disconnect switches (71207, 71208, 71209, 1T9754, and 5FU9701) with motor control boxes.
• Installing two new single-phase voltage transformers (VTs) on the line side of the 712 West and East sections.
• Installing a new set of three single-phase VTs on the 34.5kV bus.
• Replacing existing metal-clad cubicles with gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), including new protection relays and a new HSE transformer.
• Upgrading the transformer LTC control by replacing the existing Beckwith M-2001B device with the standard M-2001D device and adaptor panel.
• Modernizing the substation with:
  • A new AC/DC distribution system
  • HVAC equipment
  • Protection & Control Panels dedicated to the new network automation platform and 4.16kV bus differential relay