County upgrades generators and transfer switches at critical facilities
Apr 9, 2026
Staff told the committee several generator and transfer-switch projects are underway to improve emergency power at substations and county facilities; one transfer switch installation was scheduled for a county holiday to avoid service disruption and other sites await state plan approvals.
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Amy reported recent infrastructure work that moves critical equipment out of flood zones and upgrades emergency power. She said the village of Lafarge moved a substation out of the floodplain and received a grant to install a transfer switch and backup generator to ensure staff can access and power equipment during outages.
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