Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) said more than $3 million in electric system upgrades in parts of Somerset County, New Jersey, have significantly improved reliability, reducing outages by as much as 52% and shortening restoration times by up to 62%. In The Hills neighborhood, where challenging terrain and aging infrastructure had contributed to frequent outages, JCP&L reported measurable reliability gains. The utility said customers in Upper Hills experienced 52% fewer outages and a 65% reduction in total outage duration, while Lower Hills saw outages decrease by 38% and total outage time drop by 56%. In Bernardsville, JCP&L rebuilt power lines that were damaged by a 2023 tornado. The Somerset County projects are part of broader grid modernization efforts across New Jersey.