This project involved the installation of a new 750 kW emergency generator system at the PPL Electric Utilities operations facility in Cocalico, Pennsylvania. The upgrade was designed to ensure the facility could maintain full functionality during emergency situations, enabling PPL to continue providing reliable electrical service across the region without interruption.
Our firm was engaged to perform the electrical and structural review for the project. We carefully evaluated the generator’s electrical infrastructure, transfer systems, and structural support requirements to confirm compliance with NEC and NFPA 110 standards, as well as PPL’s internal safety and reliability criteria. Our goal was to ensure that the proposed system was safe, efficient, and fully integrated with the existing electrical distribution network.
The project presented considerable challenges due to its aggressive four-week construction schedule, which required the system to be fully installed, tested, and operational while the facility remained active. Through close coordination with the PPL design and construction teams, our review helped guide critical design and installation decisions that kept the project on track and compliant despite the limited timeframe.
We take great pride in being part of this important effort to strengthen our state’s emergency power infrastructure. As a Pennsylvania-based engineering consulting firm, contributing to projects that directly serve and protect our communities is a core part of who we are. Supporting PPL in ensuring continuous power for thousands of customers during emergencies is not only a professional achievement but also a personal point of pride — knowing our work plays a role in keeping our state resilient and prepared.
