Site work and new construction of a power facility in Ames, Iowa. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a power facility.

This project will add 69kV line, replace the existing 13.8kV switchgear, add transformer breakers, replace all 13.8kV and 69kV relays and controls, upgrade the station service and feeders, replace fuses, upgrade the obsolete 69kV bus potential transformers, replace the lightning arresters, and upgrade the grounding and shielding to the Ontario Road Substation. This project will improve the reliability of transmission service to the Ontario distribution substation. This will also improve service for customers served by this substation by shortening the duration of unexpected outages. Electric utility engineering practices recommend the use of 69kV transmission breakers and the use of switchgear main breakers at distribution substations. The project is included in the city's 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of July 19, 2022, further details regarding design and construction have not been identified.* *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available. As of October 2, 2023, no new information available