Duke Energy Upgrading Equipment to Improve Service, Reliability in Aurora

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 9:59 AM

By Duke Energy, news release

Crews will install modernized equipment and automated technologies along the power line circuits on the west side.

(Plainfield, Ind.) - Duke Energy is strengthening part of its electric grid in the Aurora, Ind., area to improve reliability and reduce power outages. The company is making upgrades to power line circuits fed through its Aurora-387 Substation located on the west side of the city. Crews will install modernized equipment and automated technologies along the power line circuits that can automatically restore power (like the breaker in your house) or reroute power to other power lines to help mitigate outages. Work on the project is currently underway and is expected to conclude in October 2024. “This important work is part of a multilayered energy grid improvement strategy to help improve electric reliability and resiliency and strengthen the electric grid against severe weather and other impacts,” said Duke Energy Government and Community Relations Manager Kylie Foster. “Making the right investments today means that the energy grid customers and their families depend on will be better, more reliable and more responsive in the future.”

Residents who have questions about the project can email Jason Dilbone at jason.dilbone@duke-energy.com. For more information about Duke Energy’s work to provide safer, more reliable and secure energy for its customers, visit duke-energy.com/our-company/InFuture.