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

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our open houses on July 22 and 23, 2025, and our virtual session on July 30, 2025.

Public Statement Hearings have been scheduled by the Public Service Commission. Please see location, dates and times below. You can find the notice HERE with further details on how to participate

• In-Person Public Statement Hearings:
  
  • Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
  • Times: 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
  • Location: Carthage Recreation Building 1 Park Drive Carthage, New York 13619
• Virtual Public Statement Hearings:
  
  • Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
  • Times: 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
  • Electronic Access – 2:00 p.m. Session:
    
    • Website: meetny-gov.webex.com
      
      • Access Code: 2822 929 6284
      • Password: Dec10-2pm
    • Phone-Only Access: 1-929-251-9612
      
      • Access Code: 2822 929 6284
      • Password: 33210027
  • Electronic Access – 6:00 p.m. Session:
    
    • Website: meetny-gov.webex.com
      
      • Access Code: 2822 732 7651
      • Password: Dec10-6pm
    • Phone-Only Access: 1-929-251-9612
      
      • Access Code: 2822 732 7651
      • Password: 33210067

You may always contact us with questions or comments by phone at 844-236-5977 or [email protected].

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.