Eversource Energy : Upgrading Electric System in Killingly

Eversource Upgrading Electric System in Killingly

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Jan

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system resiliency,system reliability,system investments

Energy company investing $1.45 million to improve reliability for customers

BERLIN, Conn. -As part of Eversource's commitment to provide reliable power to its customers, the energy company is investing $1.45 million in electric distribution system upgrades in the Dayville section of Killingly. This enhancement project includes installing more than 70 stronger and thicker utility poles, more than 50 new transformers, approximately two miles of electric lines known as "tree wire" - which can better withstand extreme weather, and four reclosers-high-voltage circuit breakers that detect momentary power interruptions.

"Our job is to ensure customers have the reliable energy they need, especially now during these unprecedented times with many working and learning from home," said Eversource President of Regional Electric Operations Craig Hallstrom. "By continuing to make strategic investments like these in Killingly, we're building a more robust and resilient electric grid that will serve our customers well into the future."

The project is now underway, with work scheduled in the area of Upper Maple Street, Route 101 (Hartford Pike) and Sayles Avenue. Weather permitting, crews are working from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Eversource communicates with community leaders and customers where work is being done to minimize the impact to traffic and coordinate with other roadwork happening in the town. Drivers may experience delays due to alternating one-way traffic. Customers may experience short power interruptions at times during the course of the project so crews can safely perform the work. Any customers affected will be notified by the energy company in advance. The project is expected to be complete by the end of February.

Eversource (NYSE: ES), celebrated as a national leader for its corporate citizenship, is the #1 energy company inNewsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2020 and recognized as one of America's Most JUST Companies. Eversource transmits and delivers electricity to 1.27 million customers in 149 cities and towns, provides natural gas to 246,000 customers in 74 communities, and supplies water to approximately 216,000 customers in 52 communities across Connecticut. Eversource harnesses the commitment of approximately 9,000 employees across three states to build a single, united company around the mission of safely delivering reliable energy and water with superior customer service. The #1 energy efficiency provider in the nation, the company is empowering a clean energy future in the Northeast, with nationally-recognized energy efficiency solutions and successful programs to integrate new clean energy resources like solar, offshore wind, electric vehicles and battery storage, into the electric system. For more information, please visiteversource.com, and follow us onTwitter,Facebook,Instagram, andLinkedIn. For more information on our water services, visitaquarionwater.com.

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