Kissimmee Utility Authority Breaks Ground on $20 million Electrical Substation

Kissimmee Utility Authority broke ground on a new $20 million substation Wednesday, marking a major investment in the reliability, capacity, and future growth of the utility's electric system.

“The Van Meter substation is a significant investment in Kissimmee’s future; a project that will strengthen our electric system and support the continued growth of our community for decades to come,” said KUA President & General Manager Brian Horton.

The new substation will provide critical infrastructure to support continued residential and commercial development in the northwest portion of KUA's service territory. Upon completion in the summer of 2027, the facility is expected to deliver up to 80 Megawatts of transformer capacity, strengthening KUA's ability to meet growing energy demands while maintaining the high level of reliability customers expect.

Designed with future growth in mind, the substation will have the ability to expand its capacity to as much as 120 megawatts, ensuring the utility is well-positioned to serve the area's long-term energy needs.

The substation, serving customers in a nine-square-mile area, was named in honor of former KUA Board Member Jeanne Van Meter in recognition of her 13 years of service and dedication to the utility and community. 

“When the Board chose to name this facility the Van Meter Substation, it was done as a lasting tribute to Jeanne's years of service and the positive impact she made on this organization and our community,” said KUA Board Chairman Manuel Ortega. 

The groundbreaking ceremony will bring together KUA leadership, elected officials, community partners, employees, and project stakeholders to celebrate the beginning of construction and KUA's continued commitment to investing in the region's energy future.

View the Van Meter Substation Groundbreaking Ceremony here: https://youtu.be/MkchB1ezb3Y.