Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op (PPEC) is putting the finishing touches on upgrades to the electrical system that runs along Charloe Trail. The purpose of the four month project is to continue providing members reliable and quality electric service. “Just like anything else, if you don’t take care of something, age and weather elements begin to take hold, this is why PPEC makes it a priority to upgrade portions of our electrical system. We want our members/owners to have reliable and quality service all the time,” stated PPEC Marketing and Economic Development Manager Erika Willitzer.
The project is a major community improvement project costing an estimated $750,000 and spanning 9.4 miles in length. It ties Cecil, Latty, and Fort Brown Substations together allowing PPEC to have more back-up options when major outages occur. It also allows PPEC to move load around to more efficiently serve our members in that area of Paulding County.
Around 2,444 of our members will see reduced outages and increased reliability. The project started at the intersection of CR 131 & SR 111, progressed south to CR 131 & CR 126, and from the intersection of CR 131 & CR 138 (aka Charloe Trail) to Charloe (CR 138 & CR 179). And because of this update, businesses located in that area will now have 3-phase power.
Paulding County’s Economic Development Director Jerry Zielke made this statement, “I am very pleased with PPEC’s recent investment in 3 phase electric service in Jackson and Emerald townships. This will provide additional electric service to InSource Technologies which continues to grow and expand its business in Jackson Twp. It will also provide service for future economic development in that area.”
PPEC Engineering & Operations Manager Alan Kohart says his team strives for superior member service, “We continue to invest in new poles and wires to provide our members with reliable and quality electric service. We know our members will benefit from these projects for many years to come.”
If you would like more information on this project or other information regarding Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op, please visit www.ppec.coop.
