The Orlando Utilities Commission has been selected for a $12.97 million SPARK Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The grant supports a major transmission infrastructure project designed to enhance grid reliability and meet growing energy demand across Central Florida. The award was presented by Audrey Robertson, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation with the Department of Energy, on Thursday (9/24).
The grant will help advance OUC's planned installation of a new 115kV transmission line connecting the Southwood Substation to the Turkey Lake Substation. The line will span three miles and be constructed on new structures along an existing transmission corridor. According to OUC, the project will provide essential capacity, increased reliability and additional transfer capabilities for its bulk electric system, and will help it support projected load growth and maintain system resilience during peak demand periods.
OUC provides electric, water, chilled water, lighting and solar services to nearly 300,000 customers in Orlando, St. Cloud and parts of unincorporated Orange and Osceola counties.
Press release issued by Orlando Utilities Commission:
https://www.ouc.com/about/news/selected-for-13-million-doe-spark-grant/
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