Carroll-Hunterstown Improvements Project
The project consists of rebuilding approximately 24 miles of the existing transmission line between the Hunterstown Substation in Adams County, Pennsylvania, and the Carroll Substation in Carroll County, Maryland.
Potomac Edison will rebuild approximately 11 miles of transmission line in Carroll County, Maryland, and expand the Carroll Substation for upgrades related to the rebuilt line.
The project will utilize existing transmission rights-of-way for the work, minimizing environmental and community impacts. It will enhance transmission system reliability, accommodate growing demand for electricity by residential and commercial customers, and facilitate the connection of renewable energy sources.
Project Documents & Links
Application and Testimony
Due to size of exhibits and testimony included with Application, all public documents associated with the Project CPCN filing can be found at MDPSC website: State of Maryland Public Service Commission*
Search by “Case/Docket No.” (9803). All documents related to this project are available for download or print on this page.
Virtual Public Comment
A virtual public comment hearing for the Carroll-Hunterstown Improvements Project is scheduled to go-live on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Any person wishing to comment on this matter may do so at the hearing, or in writing. If you would like to participate at the virtual hearing, please sign up through the Commission’s Calendly application entry for “9803-Potomac Edison Company (CPCN),” under the tab providing instructions to “Speak at a Public Comment Hearing,” found at MDPSC website: File A Public Comment*
Written comments must be submitted electronically or by first-class mail by November 6, 2026. All written comments must include a reference to Case No. 9803.
1. To submit written comments electronically: Comments may be submitted through the Commission’s Public Comment Dropbox, which can be accessed on the Commission’s website, www.psc.maryland.gov, by selecting “Online Services / File/Search Public Comments” at the following link: https://webpscxb.pscmaryland.com/DMS/E-file-pc*. The Commission’s Public Comment Dropbox requires commenters to complete a one-time registration.
2. To submit written comments by first-class mail: Comments must be addressed to Jamie Bergin, Chief Clerk, Maryland Public Service Commission, William Donald Schaefer Tower, 6 St. Paul Street, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202.
Questions:
If you have comments or questions please feel free to view the information available on the website and reach out to leave a message for the project team at 1-888-311-4737 or send an email to transmissionprojects@firstenergycorp.com.
Written comments or questions about the project will also be accepted and can be addressed to: Attention Carroll-Hunterstown Improvements Project, 341 White Pond Drive, Akron, Ohio 44320.
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