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SVP staff said the utility benchmarks reliability with the American Public Power Association’s eReliability tool and that SVP continues to report low interruption metrics compared with regional utilities. Chris Karwick, assistant director of customer development and project management, said SVP earned the RP3 Diamond recognition for reliability, safety and system improvement and described three commonly used reliability indexes (CAIDI, SAIDI and SAIFI) to explain outage performance.

Outage-management system and KCRs: SVP said a new outage-management system (OMS) is scheduled to go live in summer 2025. Staff described the OMS as both a utility and customer-facing tool that will provide general outage information to the public, while large customers should still rely on their Key Customer Representative (KCR) for facility-specific, real‑time updates. “For the large customers that are here today, the key customer rep is still your best friend,” Karwick said.

Customer responsibilities and reenergization: SVP staff emphasized that customer-caused faults require coordination and documentation before reenergization. Karwick said a high-voltage qualified electrical worker must be on-site to operate and repair customer equipment after a fault, and customers must submit requested documentation to the KCR for SVP engineering review before SVP will reenergize circuits. “We will not reenergize until those steps are met,” Karwick said.

Vegetation management and power‑quality events: SVP described an analytics-driven vegetation-management program, with inspections and a target to clear identified vegetation conflicts within 18 months. The utility also reviewed power-quality (PQ) events and said many such events stem from external causes; in 2024 SVP recorded 12 PQ events, nine of which were outside SVP’s service territory and three inside.

Safety clearances and access: SVP reminded customers that OSHA and the National Electrical Code require 36 inches of clearance around energized equipment and drivable 24/7 access to SVP-owned equipment; staff noted 10 feet of working space around 12 kV switchgear is required for safe work.

Why it matters: SVP’s recovery times and reenergization procedures depend on customers having qualified personnel, accessible equipment and timely documentation. The OMS will improve public information flow, but SVP said customer coordination through KCRs remains essential for facility‑specific restoration and safety.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025 State of the Utility","oneSentenceSummary","SVP highlighted strong reliability metrics, said it will launch an outage‑management system (OMS) in summer 2025, and urged large customers to maintain high‑voltage-qualified staff, critical spares and clear single points of contact (Key Customer Representatives) to speed reenergization after customer-caused faults.","taxTitle","Santa Clara , Santa Clara County, California","taxId",2859,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":74,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":75,"_41":76,"_43":77,"_45":78,"_46":79,"_48":80,"_50":81,"_52":82,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":83,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":84,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6658795,"SVP outlines nearly $1 billion five‑year capital plan, bonds and contracts to rebuild substations and add transmission",643,224100,867140,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3614284-9bdee3973594d110bc02094b38c7b4a9&start=224&end=867","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3614284-9bdee3973594d110bc02094b38c7b4a9/thumbnail_224100.jpg","/articles/6658795/Santa-Clara/Santa-Clara-County/California/SVP-outlines-nearly-1-billion-fiveyear-capital-plan-bonds-and-contracts-to-rebuild-substations-and-add-transmission","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6658795-169450a97690ab2954e165db63382704/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168448&Signature=ZP3X5ezJP5tbW3sv85y~XUid7lSzCAUA4k3jA8DSr1AcqEhDjHMgIykG-xZIVY5ibAFHzahnM1PCztrJG60Rpg200xjOexlH222s1dP54kGvPMrBVrA2r2I9w9B7Kc0jwBlYRFshjqYPRNKJU8kKBD8y2l6MXzFRrsVMCkI7n8-RG2IQKjWJxJU5TWH7dN1jl6ojDYo9MZyho5qyHDwgM5~-waiaegdJTlAm6NdN1i3VfDGHUqV1-J8Wmb1aHUP2SrxQETcTcMKzkKaVc3AVo8BOznPj6cl8iIxpFaaQhxz-e-6hgT0j0vRGPbzup-eJOkdEkAzGcYgaT9mnrTOW6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Silicon Valley Power (SVP) presented details of major capital work and financing at its State of the Utility meeting, including multi‑hundred‑million‑dollar substation rebuilds, a planned bond tranche and near-term contract awards.

SVP’s FY25 adopted operating budget is $670,000,000 and the utility described a five‑year capital program “almost a billion dollars,” according to Acting Chief Electric Utility Officer Nico Prokos. Prokos said SVP financed the initial tranche of bond issuances successfully at low interest rates and expects a second tranche in 2026 to finance additional work, including a roughly $240,000,000 final tranche referenced for rebuild and expansion of major substations.

Planned and in‑progress projects: Prokos listed several major projects. He said bids received on May 1 for an early package were about 6% under engineers’ estimates. Specific projects named included full rebuilds/expansions of substations referenced as KRS and NRS, a planned 15 kV transmission line between receiving stations estimated at $48,000,000, reconductoring of the Northwest Loop (2.62 miles), and a 50 MW / 4‑hour battery-energy-storage project inside the city limits with equipment orders already placed.

Contract and property actions: Prokos said Council approval would be sought to move forward on construction contracts and easement/property acquisitions needed for the 15 kV line and other projects. He said some procurements are affected by overseas supply chains and tariff issues, which are creating schedule risk for major equipment.

Why it matters: The capital program is directly tied to SVP’s growth projection and to the utility’s ability to maintain reliability as load increases. Financing decisions (bond timing and amounts) and contractor bid results will affect schedule and ultimately the timing of new capacity being available to customers.

What SVP did not commit: Prokos described planned council agenda items in June for several construction contracts but did not record any formal approvals at the presentation. He also did not disclose complete contract award decisions or final schedules for all projects.

Next steps: SVP said it expects additional contract approvals in June and a second bond tranche in 2026; staff will continue coordinating easement acquisitions and material procurement while working around supply‑chain and tariff constraints.","Silicon Valley Power told customers it has an FY25 adopted budget of $670 million, a nearly $1 billion five‑year capital plan, multiple upcoming construction contracts and a planned second tranche of bond issuance to finance substation rebuild and transmission projects.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_46":91,"_48":92,"_50":93,"_52":94,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":95,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":96,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":55,"_72":55},6658800,"Silicon Valley Power plans rapid grid expansion as data-center demand pushes load toward 1,300 MW",1131,170095,1302090,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3614284-9bdee3973594d110bc02094b38c7b4a9&start=170&end=1302","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3614284-9bdee3973594d110bc02094b38c7b4a9/thumbnail_170095.jpg","/articles/6658800/Santa-Clara/Santa-Clara-County/California/Silicon-Valley-Power-plans-rapid-grid-expansion-as-data-center-demand-pushes-load-toward-1300-MW","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6658800-560ed3ee8633277c348994f4215ddae0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771168448&Signature=mXCGZul~JRlhUrH-WR0o77yyNQh8-z0C9EVroSDz3VrlradykBYox-dqvKmCJywH5hBkb-vuoIzMUflLPUP~4SRRlovoHuZNOpCJFY487S-7OA~xYyQkOahENjN2Vs8ymeSmrA3-NEDSSzgHsAeaJDAAKZvv0Py-NetXKrCjEAm-Gtbtr649C7jrF0OqHul~rN3dTKJuhQH8NkTIUkhuEquJ6TiGAVSZ~C-vNygXmnkG3zyIMFwLP~mJdq4pu0Z3yOAdwbWYabNexZPthVgH-TAac2TiO4BgU0XKm5D-6Jjy8C1O8mOgBlbEJMwU6kcE9N7U~-yJBE7xwKf7yIqUAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Silicon Valley Power (SVP) said Tuesday that it is planning a rapid expansion of its electric system to accommodate sharp load growth driven largely by data-center development. Acting Chief Electric Utility Officer Nico Prokos told attendees at SVP’s State of the Utility 2025 that the utility is planning for a 1,300-megawatt system operating target and expects much of that growth to arrive by about 2028.

Prokos said the city is already seeing data centers “show up and a lot more energy use,” and asked customers and stakeholders to participate in an upcoming joint City Council and Planning Board meeting scheduled for May 20 to discuss data-center policy. “We currently have…approximately 55 data centers,” Prokos said, adding that the utility is building toward a 1,300-megawatt planning assumption and will evaluate operational experience after 2028.

Why it matters: SVP’s load profile is unusually industrial-heavy—Prokos said industrial customers account for about 92% of sales—so decisions about data-center siting and power allocation have a direct effect on the city’s system design, capital program and rate outlook. SVP’s five‑year capital plan and near-term transmission projects are being sized to move much more capacity into the city and to keep local rates competitive for large customers.

What SVP told customers: Prokos emphasized external transmission projects and internal upgrades. He said SVP is participating in the California Independent System Operator (ISO) planning process and supporting proposed transmission projects that SVP believes will bring additional megawatts into the city. “We’re going to be submitting comments in support of these projects shortly,” he said. Prokos also highlighted internal projects: rebuilding receiving substations, a new transmission connection between receiving stations, reconductoring lines and a 50-megawatt battery-energy-storage project in the city limits.

Private-sector perspective: Ahmad Thomas, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, told the audience that data centers are a linchpin for regional competitiveness in AI and related industries. “You all are powering it. You’re powering it with 55 data centers,” Thomas said, stressing that infrastructure and power availability shape where firms locate and how much value the region captures from emerging technologies.

Constraints and next steps: Prokos said transmission projects typically take years and that many proposed projects can fail to develop, but he described recent ISO planning changes—including conversion of an HVDC proposal to AC—as evidence of faster-than-usual movement in the region. He urged stakeholders to engage in the ISO and local planning processes. Prokos also said SVP is conducting a staffing study and expects to add personnel to manage the expansion and that the utility will finance major work in part through bond issuances.

What SVP did not say: No binding allocation method for future, unassigned capacity was announced. On how the utility will allocate any unused or returned capacity, Prokos said the issue is “complicated” and under active discussion; he gave no timetable or formula for reallocation.

Looking ahead: SVP is asking customers and local stakeholders to attend the May 20 joint council/Planning Board discussion on data-center policy and said it will continue to file ISO comments and pursue internal upgrades to prepare for the planned growth.","Acting SVP director Nico Prokos told customers that Silicon Valley Power is planning to expand capacity toward a 1,300-megawatt planning target to accommodate heavy industrial load growth—largely driven by data centers—and urged customer participation at an upcoming May 20 joint council/planning-board meeting on data-center policy.","actionData","errors"]

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SVP details reliability performance, outage-management tools and customer responsibilities ahead of new OMS launch

SVP outlines nearly $1 billion five‑year capital plan, bonds and contracts to rebuild substations and add transmission

Silicon Valley Power plans rapid grid expansion as data-center demand pushes load toward 1,300 MW