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St. George highlights electric reliability projects after storm damage
Summary
City officials described completion of a 138‑kV ring bus, a new substation, and replacement of nine transmission poles with steel after a microburst, saying these projects will improve grid resilience ahead of summer demand.
City leaders described recent projects to strengthen the electrical system and reduce outage risk after a damaging microburst in 2024.
The address noted completion of the Green Valley 138‑kilovolt ring bus designed to enhance system routing during outages or maintenance and the construction of the Slickrock Substation, a new facility expected to support growth and improve reliability; the substation was said to be on track for completion in the second quarter of the year cited in the address. Mayor Michelle Randall said the city replaced nine wood transmission poles on the Tonaquint transmission line with steel structures after a microburst toppled the original poles.
The mayor framed the projects as part of an ongoing effort to keep the city powered during periods of high summer demand and to create a “more adaptable grid.” The mayor thanked linemen by name for rapid restoration work following the storm and recognized the crews for work done overnight to restore service.
Why it matters: officials presented grid upgrades and pole replacements as measures to improve reliability, limit outage duration and support ongoing development in St. George.
Ending: the city encouraged residents to follow the "Use Less, Save More" conservation campaign that begins each year on June 1 and to refer to the energy services department for updates on reliability projects.
