Project Quick Facts

• Black River-Beaver River was formerly part of the Black River-Porter project, which has been split into Black River-Beaver River and Beaver River-Porter.
• Black River-Beaver River runs through two counties: Jefferson and Lewis.
• The line travels through the villages of Black River, Carthage, and Croghan, and the towns of Champion, Croghan, LeRay, Rutland, and Wilna.
• The project will replace existing 115kV wire and structures in the right of way. Additional easements may be needed for the construction and operation of the line.
• Also included are access roads upgrades and technologies to improve response time and decrease maintenance costs.

Public Meetings

Please join us at an in-person open house or virtual information session. Project team members will be on hand to provide project information and answer questions. 

In-Person Open Houses:

Note – there will not be a formal presentation for the in-person open houses. Please drop in at your convenience.

Tuesday, July 22, 4–7 p.m.

Black River Municipal Building

107 Jefferson Place, Black River, NY 13612 

Wednesday, July 23, 4-7 p.m. 

Lowville High School, Lower Gym (Please note location change from Upper Gym)

7668 N State St, Lowville, NY 13367

Virtual Information Session:

Wednesday, July 30, at 6 p.m.

Please join us via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AFhUSSgNQWyx08dGODMm4g

You will be asked to register your name and email address for the event. 

Can’t attend a meeting and still have questions? You can always contact us at [email protected] or 844-236-5977.

Current Activities

The project entered the permitting phase with the submittal of the Article VII Application to the New York Public Service Commission in March 2025. Sites for potential construction yards (marshalling or laydown yards) are under evaluation. Field studies, including geotechnical work (soil borings) and an in-person right of way review, are scheduled to take place throughout 2025.