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.
Current Activities
Black River-Beaver River is currently in the fieldwork and design phase. 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 in 2025.
Permitting and Participation
This project will require Article VII permitting to proceed. For more information about permitting, please see our Project FAQ page.
The permitting process includes opportunities for public involvement and comment from permitting through construction. To contact National Grid with a question or comment, you may reach us by phone at 844-236-5977 or [email protected].
Once National Grid submits its Article VII application to the Public Service Commission, interested persons who wish to participate as parties in this case may file for party status. This may be done through the Commission’s website. Further instructions will become available here once the application is submitted.
Schedule
- Design & Permitting: Fall 2023-Summer 2026
- Anticipated Construction Start: Fall 2026
- Anticipated Construction End: Spring 2029
