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CBS News
25-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Maryland residents appeal approved property access for controversial power line project
Maryland residents in the path of the controversial Piedmont Reliability Project are appealing after a federal judge granted surveyors access to their properties. The project aims to build nearly 70 miles of overhead power lines through three counties. On June 20, New Jersey-based developer PSEG Renewable Transmission was granted permission for surveyors to be on properties to assess the project. The power lines would go through Baltimore, Carroll, and Frederick counties. The project would construct 500,000-volt overhead power lines that would connect to an existing transmission line in parts of Maryland. According to PSEG, Maryland will face an increased energy deficit and power grid congestion if capacity does not increase. Filing submitted to survey properties In April, despite pushback from Maryland property owners, PSEG submitted a court filing that would force residents to allow surveyors onto their land. The developer said surveying must be complete before proceeding with the construction. PSEG's Temporary Right to Entry filing asked the court to allow the surveying of 91 properties for the project. Maryland property owners fight back Landowners and lawyers say the proposed project could have negative environmental impacts and would impede personal property. "It's going to start at the top of my hill, take out that forest there, which is an old-growth oak forest," landowner Brandon Hill said. "It's going to cut across my field here, render this whole field here not usable." "For a project that really doesn't help the grid, that really impacts their properties without great benefit to Maryland," added attorney Susan Euteneuer. Some residents told WJZ that the power lines would cut through family-owned farms. A faith-based youth camp and outdoor education center in Carroll County said the project would jeopardize the camp experience that they provide to guests, since the transmission line would go through their property. Hereford resident Janet Stratton said her farm, which has been passed down for six generations, is in the path of the proposed transmission line. "I realized my childhood dream 30 years ago," Stratton said. "To have it taken away would be devastating." The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) said the project poses risks to the bay's habitat and water quality. The CBF found that the project has the potential to damage protected forests, nutrient-rich wetlands, and sources of clean water.
CBS News
25-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
NYC hits 1st heat wave of the season after 3 days above 90 degrees
First Alert Weather Day: One more day in the 90s First Alert Weather Day: One more day in the 90s First Alert Weather Day: One more day in the 90s It's officially the first heat wave of the season in New York City and the nearby suburbs. High temperatures hit the 90s Wednesday, for a third day in a row. It's a First Alert Weather Day, with the following advisories in effect: CBS News New York Excessive heat warning across interior and central New Jersey due to peak heat index values of around 105° Heat advisory across much of the area due to peak heat index values of 95 to 104° Air quality alert across much of the area due to ground level ozone The extreme heat is straining power systems across the Tri-State Area and prompted Con Edison to ask New Yorkers to limit their usage. As of 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Con Ed reported 5,360 customers were still without service. In New Jersey, JCP&L reported 2,329 customers out, and PSE&G had 4,330 customers out. Heat wave confirmed Wednesday CBS News New York After a stuffy start, temperatures are headed for the mid 90s by Wednesday afternoon. When you factor in the humidity, it will feel like 100°. An approaching cold front also may trigger a strong thunderstorm or two this afternoon, so do be mindful of that. Tonight will remain unsettled with a few showers around. As for temperatures, they'll retreat into the 70s and 60s — a slight improvement over last night. Set to cool down Thursday CBS News New York Thursday will kick off with some showers around, but the big story will be the remarkable cool-down, as temperatures struggle to even hit 80°. As for Friday, it will be cloudy and even cooler with highs in the low 70s.
CBS News
24-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Extreme heat causing power outages, problems in Clark, N.J. and beyond
Tuesday's extreme heat is straining power systems and causing problems around the Tri-State Area. As of 11 a.m.: Con Ed reported 1,815 outages PSE&G reported 4,172 PSEG LI reported 1,477 JCP&L reported 2,590 In Clark, New Jersey, more than 500 people were without power following an outage that started Monday afternoon. Officials said customers won't get their power back until 6 a.m. Wednesday. Some streetlights in Clark were still out, including one near a large strip mall in town. At the height of the outage, more than 1,500 people were without power. A sign on this Dairy Queen door reads "Closed, power is out" on June 24, 2025. CBS News New York Some businesses, including a Dairy Queen and a QuickCheck on Westfield Avenue, were closed. The outage left many people unable to use their devices. "I was in ShopRite and I was in the ladies room, and it all went pitch black," one woman said. "It affected the phones. On Westfield Avenue, there's a Dunkin' Donuts, a 7/11, all that strip mall is out."
CBS News
20-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Thousands without power in Philadelphia region following severe storms
The severe weather threat in the Philadelphia region is over, but the storms left behind plenty of damage and knocked out power for thousands in the Delaware Valley on Thursday night. Here's a list of outages across the Philly region. PECO power outages PECO customers were the hardest hit by Thursday's storms, as 247,293 customers lost power in the Philadelphia area. Bucks County had the most customers lose power with 68,664. Montgomery County and Delaware County were also in the 60,000s. Montco had 62,997 customers lose power, while Delco had 63,480 without power following the storms. Demarva power outages Delmarva Power, which provides electricity and natural gas to residents in Delaware and Maryland, had thousands of customers without power. In New Castle County, more than 7,000 customers lost their power. PSEG power outages Public Service Enterprise Group provides electric to New Jersey residents, and the company had nearly 13,000 customers without power due to the storms. Mercer County had more than 8,000 customers without power, while Burlington County had about 2,800 customers with no electric. Atlantic City Electric power outages Atlantic City Electric had more than 4,000 customers without power. Cumberland County was the hardest hit, with roughly 2,500 customers losing power.
CBS News
10-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Maryland PSC to set schedule for controversial energy project
Maryland's Public Service Commission will hold a virtual conference to set a procedural schedule for the controversial Piedmont Reliability Project. The proposed 70-mile transmission line would run through Baltimore, Carroll, and Frederick counties. Today's hearing comes as several Maryland property owners wait for a federal judge to decide whether the developer can survey property owners' land. What is the purpose of the Piedmont Reliability Project? The Piedmont Reliability Project would involve the construction of 70 miles of 500,000-volt overhead power lines connecting an existing transmission line through parts of Baltimore, Carroll, and Frederick counties. PSEG Renewable Transmission, the New Jersey-based developer, says the project is needed to keep up with Maryland's growing need for power that is generated within the state. According to the company, Maryland will face an increased energy deficit and power grid congestion if the state doesn't increase its capacity. Why the pushback? Residents in the path of the proposed project have expressed concerns about potential negative environmental impacts and how the transmission lines may impede personal property. Some residents say the power lines, if built, would cut through family-owned farms. A faith-based youth camp and outdoor education center in Carroll County said the project would jeopardize the camp experience that they provide to guests – since the transmission line would go through their property. Janet Stratton, a Hereford resident, told WJZ her farm that's been passed down for six generations is in the path of the potential transmission line. "I realized my childhood dream 30 years ago," Stratton said. "To have it taken away would be devastating." When it comes to environmental concerns, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation said the project poses risks to the bay's habitat and water quality. The CBF said the project has the potential to damage protected forests, nutrient-rich wetlands, and sources of clean water. Maryland Governor Wes Moore has also spoken out, saying he has concerns about the project. Developer asks court for access to residents' properties In April, PSEG submitted a court filing requesting that residents in multiple Maryland counties allow surveyors onto their land. The judge's ruling will determine if and how PSEG is able to move forward with the project, as the company must complete surveying before proceeding with construction. PSEG's filing for Temporary Right to Entry asks the court to allow the surveying of 91 properties for the project.
