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HighWater Utilities
SWEPCO Electrical Substation Rebuild
SWEPCO won approval to rebuild its 50-plus-year-old substation next to the existing one in the 5700 block of Gin Road — critical infrastructure serving the hospital and the Richmond Road commercial corridor.
1 mentionLast discussed Aug 10, 2026
HighWater Utilities
SWEPCO Large Load Tariff Denial
The council denied SWEPCO's proposed special tariff for huge electricity users, sending it to state regulators. The concern: if projected big customers never materialize, regular ratepayers could foot the bill for grid upgrades.
2 mentionsLast discussed Jul 13, 2026