Tri-County Transmission Upgrade Project Bundle
Tri-County Transmission Upgrade Project Bundle Overview
As the Maryland and Mid-Atlantic region’s electricity demands continue to grow, straining the regional grid, PJM interconnection LLC, the organization responsible for safety and reliability of the regional electric transmission system, has directed BGE to evaluate and upgrade parts of the electric transmission system in BGE’s service area.
These system upgrades are necessary to maintain electric reliability and resiliency for customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region as current infrastructure will not withstand rising electric demand. This work, referred to as the Tri-County Bundle, consists of multiple individual projects in various stages of permitting, design and execution. Those projects include:
- Conastone to Northwest Reconductoring Project 24 miles of reconductoring upgrades to an existing transmission line in Northern Baltimore County,
- Lieb Road An additional 1.6-mile transmission line will be constructed to be capable of holding a larger electrical capacity near the Maryland/Pennsylvania border,
- Maryland Line to High Ridge Construction of a new 500kV transmission line along 59 miles of BGE’s existing right-of-way from the Maryland/Pennsylvania border to the High Ridge Substation near Laurel, MD,
- Graceton to Manor Reliability Upgrade Partial rebuild of the existing electrical transmission line that runs from the Graceton Substation to the Pennsylvania/Maryland state line in Northern Harford County.
- High Ridge Expanding the BGE High Ridge Substation on existing BGE property.
The construction on the Conastone to Northwest Reconductoring Project is estimated to begin in Fall 2025. The complete Tri-County Bundle is expected to take approximately 5 years to complete and will cross Howard, Baltimore, and Harford Counties. The Tri-County Bundle of projects are designed to utilize BGE’s existing rights of way. BGE will complete this project effectively, with a focus on cost effectiveness, and customer service.
Construction Activity
Beginning on Tuesday, October 21, BGE will fly helicopter flights along the route of its ongoing Conastone to Northwest Reconductoring Project to address an emergent concern.
The helicopter flights will take place on the week of October 20th weather permitting. The week of October 27th may be used if we encounter weather delays.
If you have any questions or specific concerns about how these flights will impact your property, please contact the project team at 410-432-1129 or tri-county@goodenergyinprogress.com. We apologize for any inconvenience.
State and Local Permitting
BGE is required to obtain state and local regulatory permits for these projects. Required Permits will include:
State Permits
- Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) waiver has been received for Conastone to Northwest and Graceton to Manor.
- 2 Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) will be filed for Lieb Road, and Maryland to High Ridge
- Notice of Intent (NOI) Storm Water Control
- Wetland Permits
- Road Access Permits for Right-of-Way Entry
Local Permits
- Local Road Access Permits
- Grading Permits
- Storm Water Permits
- Forest Conservation Act Compliance
Community Engagement
BGE is dedicated to serving and keeping customers and key stakeholders engaged throughout the course
of these projects. We value your feedback, and wherever possible, will use that feedback to inform
the final design of these projects to benefit both BGE and our customers. BGE will continue to share
project information and provide opportunities for stakeholders to provide feedback. Stakeholders
include:
- Regulatory Agencies
- Local and State elected and appointed officials
- Key community leaders and organizations
- Local community councils and focus groups
- Environmental interest groups
- Local residents, property owners, and business owners
For questions or to submit any feedback, please use the form below.
Adjacent Properties
BGE's land use study identified 9,058 properties within a quarter of a mile from the proposed upgrades.
Preconstruction Activities
BGE is committed to keeping you informed and keeping you updated regarding construction activities related to Tri-County Transmission Upgrade Project Bundle that may impact your neighborhood.
Here’s What to Expect
While design work is underway, you may see additional foot traffic on the BGE right-of-way. As part
of the design criteria for future construction, BGE is performing survey work and staking along the
existing BGE right-of-way. Our intention is to document the existing conditions so we may accurately
reflect the property boundaries.
- Conastone to Northwest 2 Reconductoring Project: Construction to begin in August 2025. For more information click here.
Questions
If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact our project team at 443-423-1116 or fill out our contact
form (below).
Previously Held Public Engagement
- Hereford High School – 10-09-2024
- Jarrettsville/Norrisville Community Advisory Board – 10-16-2024
- Owings Mills Library – 10-17-2024
- St John Baptist Church – 10-23-2024
- Savage Fire Company – 10-30-2024
- Owen Brown Community Association – 03-18-2025
- Kings Contrivance Community Association – 03-18-2025
- Historic Ellicott City – 03-20-2025
- Long Reach Community Association – 05-07-2025
Contact BGE
If you have any questions about these projects, please contact BGE at tri-county@goodenergyinprogress.com and refer to the BGE Tri-County Transmission Upgrade Project Bundle. Please include your name and address for prompt follow-up.
