Re: Transmission Lines along NJ Turkpike

NYC Metro gets their power from a number of sources.  Hydro at the Canadian
Border, Indian Point Nuke Plants in Westchester, In city plants, and "the
grid" as well as others.

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<aphexcoil> wrote in message
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> When I drive north up the NJ Turnpike, I notice a very long stretch of
> what appears to be very high voltage lines.  Does anyone know the
> answer to the following:
>
> How much voltage are these lines carrying?  It looks as if there are
> between 20-30 ceramic insulators holding these wires.
>
> What power station is responsible for sending power down these lines,
> and is the power going upstate or towards southern NJ?  (Source --
> Destination?)
>
> Also, does Manhattan get served by these lines?  I am assuming not,
> since NJ was lit up while much of New York went dark during the last
> large blackout.
>
> Where does Manhattan get its power?
>
> Thanks!