Local Transmission System Plan
Bangor Hydro makes its local transmission system plan available to the public per the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order 890. The table provided at this link lists various system needs as well as proposed solutions. Interested parties who wish to provide written comments for Bangor Hydro's consideration should contact:
Lisa Martin, Manager of Transmission Development
PO Box 932
Bangor, Maine 04402-0932
(207) 941-6635
Email to Lisa Martin
Download the Local Transmission System Plan
Transmission Planning
Bangor Hydro is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the electric system in Eastern Maine. The higher voltage power network that carries electricity long distances is considered Transmission, whereas the lower voltage lines that delivery power to a customers home or business is considered Distribution.
The Transmission development component of our business ensures that we assess needs and build or maintain infrastructure such that it can continue to serve customer needs, both reliably and safely.
Bulk Electric System Facility Interconnection Requirements
Bangor Hydro makes its facility interconnection requirements for attachment to its Bulk Electric System assets available to the public per the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Reliability Standard FAC-001-1. A link to download an interconnection requirements document is provided below. The table found in this document lists the various National, Regional, State and Company interconnection requirements specific to generators, transmission and end-users seeking to attach to bulk electric system assets owned by Bangor Hydro Electric Company. Interested parties who wish to interconnect to Bangor Hydro should contact:
Lisa Martin, Manager of Transmission Development
PO Box 932
Bangor, Maine 04402-0932
(207) 941-6635
Email to Lisa Martin
Click here to download the Facility Interconnection Requirements document.
Here are our current Transmission Development projects:
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Northeast Energy Link (NEL)
A newly proposed project called the Northeast Energy Link (NEL) would construct two 660 MW DC cable circuits with DC converter stations. The line would be 250 miles long and transmit significant renewable energy into the New England market. In addition, it would lower supply costs in the New England market and attract renewable generation to the New England market while minimize environmental impacts and maintaining or enhance transmission system reliability. NEL would create a major corridor for transmission of Northern Maine and Canadian renewable energy sources
For more information on this project, please contact
Gerry Chasse, President and Chief Operating Officer
Bangor Hydro Electric Company
PO Box 932
Bangor, ME 04402
(207) 973-2653
gchasse@bhe.com
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Keene Road 345 kV Line Project
A new 345 kV substation was added to our northern system in December, 2010. This substation creates an important new connection to serve our Northern service territory. This new connection establishes a redundant and stronger feed to the Northern division to serve existing customers and support future load growth.
For more information on this project, please contact
Lois Smith, Project Manager
Bangor Hydro Electric Company
PO Box 932
Bangor, ME 04402
(207) 973-2818
lsmith@bhe.com
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Line 64 Rebuild
The Line 64 Rebuild is a proposed 44-mile reconstruction of an existing, 40-year-old 115 kV transmission line in Bangor Hydro�s northern region. This new line will create important redundancy to our Northern territory, and will increase capacity for new generation. The line will replace the existing line in the same physical position, with a similar design. This rebuild project is scheduled to be completed in 2011.
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Downeast Reliability Project
The Downeast Reliability Project is a proposed 43 mile long, 115kV transmission line extending from Ellsworth to Harrington/Columbia with a new substation in Sullivan and a switching station in Columbia. The project will bring significant improvement in electrical reliability and provides the opportunity for economic growth in the Downeast region. This project also enables the reconstruction of an existing, aging line as well as the connection of potential renewable electrical generation in the future. The project is expected to be completed by 2012. For more information, please contact
Steve Sloan, Project Manager
Contractor for Bangor Hydro Electric Company
PO Box 932
Bangor, ME 04402
(207) 973-2568
ssloan@bhe.com
Download the Downeast Reliability Project brochure here.
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Hancock County Reliability Project
The Hancock County Reliability Project was placed in service at the end of 2008. This 14-mile, 115 kilovolt transmission line extends from Ellsworth to Trenton and includes a new 115/34.5 substation in Trenton. This project brings a significant improvement to electrical reliability for customers in lower Hancock County by creating a redundant and higher capacity connection to the region. The line is largely co-located with existing transmission lines, and existing lines will continue to operate. Bangor Hydro and the contractors working on this project completed this project successfully, which means it was done safely, with no environmental incidents, and was completed on time and on budget. Bangor Hydro is grateful for the support of private landowners and communities that were involved with the project and proud of our workers and business partners who contributed to this accomplishment.
For more information, please contact
Lisa Martin, Manager of Transmission Development
Bangor Hydro Electric Company
Bangor, ME 04402
(207) 941-6635
lmartin@bhe.com
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