As part of City of Loveland Utilities’ commitment to provide safe and affordable power to our growing community, important upgrades will be made to one of our substations that supports residents and businesses northeast of I-25 and Highway 34. 

A substation is a secure area that contains equipment used to control and adjust electricity as it moves from high-voltage transmission lines carrying up to 230,000 volts to lower distribution voltages that bring energy to our neighborhoods and businesses. 

Improvements will include replacing existing switchgear, installing an additional power transformer and associated switchgear, adding flood mitigation measures and enhancing security systems. These enhancements will strengthen the capacity and reliability of Loveland’s electrical system and provide a safer working environment for field personnel. 

The City has been working closely with its transmission provider, Platte River Power Authority, to support the successful completion of these upgrades. A key part of this collaboration is maintaining service for the Loveland community and surrounding areas throughout the project to ensure that there are no power interruptions related to the work. Construction will remain within the substation site and will not affect traffic or pedestrians.

The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.