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Charlottesville Substation
Project Overview
To reinforce the exterior of the Charlottesville Substation control enclosure, protecting substation equipment from natural and man-made risks.
Control Enclosures
Control enclosures are a standard feature in electric substations and support safe electric grid operation. Charlottesville Substation’s control enclosure houses system protection equipment and has been in service for nearly 75 years. We plan to encapsulate the brick control enclosure building with a metal exterior. Reinforcing the building exterior will protect substation equipment from natural and man-made electromagnetic pulses, improving grid security.
Benefits
- Complies with mandatory standards to ensure safety, reliability and to meet future needs
- Minimizes impact to the community and environment
- Replaces aging infrastructure
- Strengthens area reliability
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Construction-Related Impacts
Service Interruption
Your electric service is not expected to be impacted by this project.
Neighborhood
Access to surrounding neighborhoods will not be impacted.
Aging Infrastructure
The equipment has been in service for 75 years.
Environment
This project will not have environmental impacts.
Traffic
This project is not expected to impact traffic.
Noise
Noise levels will be minimal; permits are in place.
Timeline
2023
Fall 2023
Encapsulation project begins
April 2023
Construction prepares current control enclosure exterior for upgrades
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