PSEG Long Island Is Prepared for Summer 2024

Core Insights - PSEG Long Island is prepared for the upcoming hurricane season and peak demand during extreme heat, emphasizing its commitment to reliable electric service for approximately 1.2 million customers [1] Electric Infrastructure Improvements - The company has focused on enhancing its electric infrastructure through substation, transmission, and distribution improvements, including circuit and equipment inspections using helicopters and infrared technology [1] Storm Hardening Programs - Since 2014, PSEG Long Island has completed storm hardening and reliability work on over 1,000 miles of distribution mainline circuits as part of a FEMA-funded program [1] - The Power On initiative, launched in spring 2020, has storm hardened an additional 352 miles of distribution mainline circuits, utilizing stronger poles, thicker wire, and modern equipment [1] - From 2016 to 2023, circuits that have undergone storm hardening experienced a 72% reduction in damage leading to outages, compared to the rest of the distribution system, excluding catastrophic storms [1]