Rowley MLP reports progress on substation, solar interconnections and construction projects
Apr 22, 2026
General Manager Matt Brown updated the board that the substation transformer replacement is progressing with panel deliveries and planned testing, Kittery Ave work is nearing completion, and Rowley has 39 residential solar interconnections with a 40th expected by summer; Brown also said new revenue meter sockets were scheduled to ship April 29.
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General Manager Matt Brown provided a multi-part operations update. He said the substation transformer replacement project is moving forward: line staff delivered two more control panels to the contractor and UPG is scheduled to test completed panels starting May 4, with additional panel work to follow. Brown said new revenue meters and sockets are on order and the sockets were scheduled to ship April 29. When Commissioner Mark Cousins asked whether meters were reading actual usage during the process, Brown confirmed they are reading actual, not estimated.
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