Developer: load study shifts full‑power availability to 2031; breakers and FirstEnergy timing at issue
Capacity LLC told the committee that a detailed load study moved the expected timeline for full 500 MW service from late 2028/early 2029 to about 2031 because FirstEnergy is signaling different breaker requirements; the developer said possible remedies include sourcing higher‑capacity breakers or buying land and equipment for the switchyard.
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Developer Will Turner told the committee the project's conceptual schedule anticipated a substation by late 2028 or early 2029, but a detailed load study returned a later in‑service date of roughly 2031 because required breaker capacity and factory slot availability changed expected equipment lead times.
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