Project Need
- This project resolves PJM requirements as identified in 2014-15 PJM RTEP Market Efficiency Study. This project is required for BGE to meet its obligations under the Operating Agreement with PJM
- This project resolves transmission system congestion and reduces associated congestion costs in the PJM market, thus providing economic benefit to BGE customers
- This project was selected by PJM as the best solution for reducing transmission congestion on this portion of the system
Project Description
- The scope of work includes reconductoring / rebuilding the two Conastone - Reisterstown 230 kV transmission lines to increased ratings, and alterations to the Conastone Substation to accommodate the increased line rating
- Overall project length is approximately 25 miles
- This project is subject to PSC approval and design changes
Resources
Timeline
Fall 2018
Begin Design and Engineering
June 2019
Complete Design and Engineering
February 3, 2020
PSC Evidentiary Hearing
June 30, 2020
MD PSC Approval
December 1, 2022
Project Service Date

Photo Simulation
Photo taken from Dover Road looking northeast. The majority of the project will consist of reconductoring the two Conastone - Northwest 230 kV lines. Reconductoring is replacing old transmission wire with new transmission wire. Six existing lattice towers will be replaced with steel poles. This photo simulation demonstrates the before and after conditions of one of those structure replacements. This project is subject to PSC approval and design changes.
Viewpoint Location Map
Construction Sequence
Right of Way Path
Contact BGE
If you have any questions about this project, please contact BGE at conastonereisterstown@bge-tsrep.com and refer to the Conastone to Reisterstown (PJM 9A) 230 kV Line Reconductoring Project. Please include your name and address for prompt follow-up.