Florida public power utility Kissimmee Utility Authority will break ground on a new $20 million substation on June 24, marking a major investment in the reliability, capacity, and future growth of the utility's electric system, it said on June 22.
The new substation will provide critical infrastructure to support continued residential and commercial development in the northwest portion of KUA's service territory.
Upon completion in the summer of 2027, the facility is expected to deliver up to 88 MVA (Mega Volt-Amperes) of transformer capacity, strengthening KUA's ability to meet growing energy demands while maintaining the high level of reliability customers expect.
Designed with future growth in mind, the substation will have the ability to expand its capacity to as much as 120 megawatts, ensuring the utility is well-positioned to serve the area's long-term energy needs.
The substation, serving customers in a nine-square-mile area, will be named in honor of former KUA Board Member Jeanne Van Meter in recognition of her 13 years of service and dedication to the utility and community.
The groundbreaking ceremony will bring together KUA leadership, elected officials, community partners, employees, and project stakeholders to celebrate the beginning of construction and KUA's continued commitment to investing in the region's energy future, the utility said.
