Cherry Hill Now:
PSE&G Infrastructure Improvements Continue

February 20, 2019

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Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) issued a news statement confirming that “New Jersey’s largest utility, recently launched the second phase of its Gas System Modernization Program (GSMP) to continue the accelerated replacement of aging gas pipes, supporting a safe, clean and reliable gas system.”

“The work, which began last month, will create jobs, replace up to 875 miles of pipes and make other gas infrastructure improvements through 2023,” according to the news statement.  “GSMP II started with detailed planning, soil sampling and meetings with municipal officials whose towns will be the first to experience site work. GSMP II work already has begun in multiple towns across the state;  details are available [by clicking here].”

“GSMP II is a $1.9 billion, five-year investment that continues our momentum to modernize our gas infrastructure and improve safety, reliability and service for our customers,” said Mr. Joseph Forline, PSE&G Vice President - Gas Operations. “Under the first phase of GSMP, we safely replaced approximately 450 miles of aging pipes, reducing the possibility of leaks and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.”

Mr. Michael Gaffney, Gas Construction Senior Director at PSE&G, stated “We communicate about the program as extensively as possible because we know customers and communities may have concerns about traffic and construction. We work with each community to minimize any disruptions while we work to make the necessary infrastructure improvements.”

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According to the news statement, customers can find out more information about this infrastructure project by clicking here.

“GSMPII is part of PSEG’s vision for the future of energy, Powering Progress,” the news statement continued. “The infrastructure upgrades under GSMP II will:

  • Replace up to 875 miles of aging cast iron and unprotected steel gas pipes with strong, durable plastic piping, which is much less likely to have leaks and release methane gas;

  • Enable the installation of excess flow valves that automatically shut off gas flow if a service line is damaged, and better support the use of high-efficiency appliances;

  • Create about 3,000 full time jobs per year for the duration of the program;

  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and

  • Keep customer bills low, with the average annual bill impact for a typical residential customer expected to be less than a 2 percent increase, or about $17, per year during the five years.”

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