HARRISBURG — Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) are pleased to announce the Borough of Schuylkill Haven has been awarded $994,746 through the Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grants program to enhance the reliability and resiliency of its electric grid.
The funding will allow the borough to purchase an advanced metering infrastructure and supervisory control and data acquisition system, providing real-time data and improving response times to power outages. The new system will enhance monitoring and control capabilities, helping prevent outages and increase overall grid resiliency for the community.
“This nearly $1 million investment in Schuylkill Haven will strengthen the borough’s electric infrastructure and improve reliability for residents, businesses and emergency services,” Twardzik said. “By supporting advanced technology that allows for faster detection and response to outages, this funding helps ensure our community is better prepared and more resilient moving forward.”
“Reliable electricity is something every family, business and first responder depends on every day,” Argall said. “This highly competitive funding will give Schuylkill Haven the tools to quickly respond to outages, strengthen its local grid and better serve the community. Modernizing our infrastructure like this is critical to keeping our communities safe, competitive and prepared for the future.”
The Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grants program, funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, aims to strengthen electric grid infrastructure across the state. The program is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and this funding is part of the program’s second round of grants. All awards are pending confirmation by the U.S. Department of Energy.
CONTACTS:
Will Jones (Twardzik)
Seth Hubler (Argall)