Stronger Grid Ahead: Power Line Rebuild to Boost Reliability in Northwest Ohio
FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) is rebuilding about 11 miles of the West Unity (Stryker) 69-kV line in eastern Williams County to boost reliability for Toledo Edison customers.
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FirstEnergy (NYSE:FE) is rebuilding about 11 miles of the West Unity (Stryker) 69-kV line in eastern Williams County to boost reliability for Toledo Edison customers. Work began in January and replaces poles, adds steel structures, thicker higher-capacity wire and smart technology.
The approximately $24 million project is part of Energize365, within a planned $36 billion 2026–2030 investment program; northwest Ohio will receive more than $200 million in high-voltage enhancements. Since 2020, ATSI reports a 31% reduction in transmission outages in Ohio.
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- 11-mile 69-kV rebuild targeting Williams County reliability
- $24 million committed to the local transmission upgrade
- Stronger poles and steel structures with concrete foundations
- Thicker, higher-capacity wire to reduce overloads and support demand
- 31% fewer transmission outages in Ohio since 2020 (ATSI)
- $36 billion Energize365 investment planned for 2026–2030
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Key Figures
- Line length
- 11 miles
- High-voltage power line rebuilt in eastern Williams County
- Line voltage
- 69-kV
- West Unity (Stryker) transmission line rating
- Outage reduction
- 31%
- ATSI transmission outages reduction in Ohio since 2020
- Project cost
- $24 million
- West Unity 69-kV Line Rebuild Project under Energize365
- Planned investment
- $36 billion
- FirstEnergy planned grid investments between 2026 and 2030
- Regional investment
- $200 million
- High-voltage grid enhancements in northwest Ohio over next few years
- Program start reference
- 2020
- Start of period over which ATSI cut outages by 31%
Historical Context
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Notice of competitive bidding auction for Ohio standard service offer supply.
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Nearly three-mile 138-kV line rebuild to improve reliability for 16,000 customers.
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Key Terms
69-kV technical
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Upgrades to reinforce service for Toledo Edison customers in
The work, which began in January, is designed to help the line better withstand severe weather, falling trees and other hazards that commonly cause power outages. The work will also improve the flow of electricity through the system, making it easier to reroute power and keep the lights on for customers during emergencies or maintenance.
Enhancing Day-to-Day Reliability
The project replaces wooden poles along the route with new wood poles and steel structures set in concrete foundations to provide greater durability and stability. Crews are also installing thicker, higher-capacity wire designed to carry more electricity and better ensure extreme conditions.
Mark Mroczynski, President of Transmission for FirstEnergy: "We're giving this high-voltage line a major boost with sturdier poles, upgraded wires and smart new technology designed to keep your lights on no matter what Mother Nature throws our way. These improvements make the system stronger and easier for our crews to work on. Over time, that means fewer outages, quicker repairs and a power grid that homes and businesses across northwest
View or download a video series on "Why a Modern Transmission System Matters to You" on FirstEnergy's YouTube channel.
What This Work Means for You
Think of the upgrade as moving from a two-lane road to a four-lane highway: more room for "traffic," fewer bottlenecks and a smoother, more reliable experience for everyone.
The new wires and structures will help the electric system:
- Manage higher demand during extreme heat or cold
- Reduce overloads that can lead to outages
- Restore service faster when problems do arise
- Support residential and business growth in
Williams County
Since 2020, ATSI has reduced transmission outages in
Part of a Bigger Investment in Reliability
This approximately
About FirstEnergy Transmission, Toledo Edison and FirstEnergy Corp.
FirstEnergy Transmission, jointly owned by FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) and Brookfield Super-Core Infrastructure Partners, owns and operates American Transmission Systems Inc. (ATSI), Mid-Atlantic Interstate Transmission LLC (MAIT) and Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line Company (TrAILCo).
Toledo Edison serves more than 300,000 customers across northwest
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than six million customers in
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