Friday | January 30, 2026
Over the past several years, East River Electric has invested in system improvements by upgrading and replacing transmission lines originally constructed in the 1950s. Pictured above is a transmission line near Interstate 90 northwest of Alexandria being decommissioned in December 2025. This is one of the final sections of original 1950s-era line to be replaced within Central Electric’s service territory.
The oldest transmission line in Central Electric’s area is now the Storla tap, built in the 1960s, followed by the Letcher tap, constructed in 1977. These ongoing infrastructure upgrades strengthen the electric system, providing increased capacity, improved reliability and long-term benefits for the members we serve.