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PECO has completed more than 1,800 projects, four of which were in Levittown, to enhance natural gas and electric service for customers during the fiscal third quarter.
The system enhancement projects, like the installation of aerial devices known as reclosers in Levittown, are part of the company’s $500 million investments each year to enhance and upgrade its equipment. When a problem occurs, like a fallen tree limb, lightning strike or vehicle accident, the reclosers installed stop the flow of electricity on the line and automatically restore electricity where possible.
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According to a recent release, through PECO’s System 2020 plan, the company is investing an additional $274 million to install advanced equipment and reinforce the local electric system, making it more weather resistant and less vulnerable to storm damage.
“We work year-round to ensure safe and reliable natural gas and electric service for our customers by proactively monitoring our systems and identifying opportunities for improvement,” said Senior VP and COO Mike Innocenzo. “Through these ongoing system investment initiatives, we continue to enhance our service to meet the energy needs of our customers.”
From June through September, PECO inspected more than 600 miles of natural gas main, completed more than 3,300 valve inspections and replaced more than 18 miles of natural gas main with plastic pipe, which enhances safety, is more durable and improves service.
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PECO, the largest electric and natural gas utility in the Commonwealth, delivers energy to more than 1.6 million electric customers and more than 516,000 natural gas customers.
