Electric Power Substation Expansion Southwest Industrial Area

Electric Power Substation Expansion Southwest Industrial Area

$4 Million Funding Request

Total Project Estimate: $50 Million

This project will construct a new 66/12kV substation in the Southwest Industrial Area of the city. This crucial infrastructure will deliver electricity at safe voltages to residential, industrial, and commercial users. This project will increase capacity to the electric power grid, resulting in reliable power for current and future businesses and transit operations, including Brightline West.

Federal Reference 

EDI Emergency Supplemental Grant

Project Timeline

This project is tentatively scheduled for FY27/28 

Project Benefits:

  • Safe, reliable electricity delivery
  • Enhanced grid capacity and resilience
  • Support of economic growth and job creation through Brightline West high speed rail
Substation

Local Representatives 

Congressman Pete Aguilar

State Senator Eloise Gomez Reyes 

Assemblymember Robert Garcia  

Project Contact 

Hope Velarde Management Analyst II Hope.Velarde@CityofRC.us 

Michael Parmer Director of Engagement and Special Programs Michael.Parmer@CityofRC.us