BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — Workers are tinkering away on the South Roosevelt Avenue substation upgrades in Downtown Bloomington.
According to an Ameren news release, the upgrades include line fault isolation, mobile connectivity and various new equipment.
“This upgrade is part of our overall statewide plan to build a more flexible, reliable and resilient grid capable of supporting the delivery of cleaner, greener energy from sources like wind and solar,” said Brian Brackney, Regional Director of Electric Operations, Ameren Illinois. “With these enhancements, Ameren Illinois is taking proactive steps to prepare for the future needs of our electric customers. We’re excited to bring these benefits to our customers in Bloomington.”
A new control building is also expected to be built to retire facilities on the east side of Roosevelt Avenue.
All upgrades are expected to be in service by January 2025.
