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JCP&L Begins Work to Boost Reliability for Thousands in Ocean and Burlington Counties
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) has begun prepping land in central New Jersey for infrastructure upgrades that will enhance the regional power grid and improve service reliability for thousands of residents and businesses in Ocean and Burlington counties.
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