Liberty Utilities put the finishing touches on an electrical substation enhancement project that will increase reliability and allow for future growth in Lebanon and Hanover, NH. The project, performed in cooperation with a National Grid, took over four years to plan, engineer and construct.
According to John Shore, Liberty Utilities Spokesman, the growth over the years in the upper valley area has created a large demand for electricity. Liberty’s Mt. Support Substation was reaching the maximum amount of power that it could deliver to the area. The upgrade consists of two new distribution circuits by Liberty Utilities and a new 115kV transmission circuit into the substation, which was provided by National Grid. The additional transmission and distribution circuits will provide full redundancy in the event of a supply failure.
“This project will allow for future business growth in the region,” said Shore, “Before the upgrade, it would have been difficult to satisfy the electrical needs of new and growing businesses in the area.