ELK GROVE, ILLINOIS — The new, modern substation should help expand the capacity of the transmission and distribution systems and provide high voltage support.
ComEd have recently announced that they have successfully completed an expansion project at a new substation in Elk Grove, Illinois. The substation, which according to the company, is part of a long-range plan to provide more power capacity, will play an important role in supporting future growth and operation of data centers in the region, including Elk Grove Technology Park and the greater Western O’Hare area.
According to the company, the new, highly modern substation will expand the capacity of both transmission and distribution systems and increase high voltage support to the entire area thus helping create key factors in the growth of the local data centers.
“Investments in our infrastructure are investments in northern Illinois’ economy, paving the way for jobs, private sector investment and local economic development while enhancing energy reliability and performance,” said Diana Sharpe, vice president of economic and workforce development for ComEd.
“Elk Grove remains one of the most desirable data center locations in the Chicagoland market, and technology companies are continually evaluating expansion plans in the area,” said Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig B. Johnson. “ComEd’s expanded electricity capacity here provides businesses the confidence that power requirements will continue to be met for years to come.”
According to ComEd, the Elk Grove substation along with another expanded substation in Itasca, Illinois are only some of several significant investments in infrastructure the company has made to provide reliable support to these energy-intensive facilities.
Source: ComEd