AES Ohio is making a $175 million investment near the new Honda/LG Energy Solution electric vehicle battery plant site in Jeffersonville, representing the most significant construction project for AES Ohio in three decades. This project includes the installation of 13.5 miles of new transmission lines and a new substation, critical for supporting the expansion in Fayette County and beyond.
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JEFFERSONVILLE, Ohio — AES Ohio is undergoing a major initiative that includes a state-of-the-art facility to improve the capacity and reliability of electric service in Fayette County and the entire AES Ohio transmission system.
According to a news release, AES “is embarking on a transformative journey to enhance the region’s infrastructure, paving the way for economic development and community growth.”
At the heart of this project is a $175 million investment near the new Honda/LG Energy Solution electric vehicle battery plant site, representing the most significant construction project for AES Ohio in three decades. This project includes the installation of 13.5 miles of new transmission lines and a new substation, critical for supporting the expansion in Fayette County and beyond.
The new substation is near Fent Road Northwest and Milledgeville-Jeffersonville Road Northwest, built on property owned by AES Ohio.
Tom Raga, president of AES Ohio, commented: “Our collaboration with the L-H Battery Company is not just about enhancing infrastructure—it’s about empowering communities, creating jobs and leading the charge toward a sustainable, electrified future. We are proud to be at the forefront of this transformative era for Ohio.”
AES Ohio began delivering power to the L-H Battery Company site Aug. 1, 2024, and this week, the project hit a major milestone, transitioning from one project team to another, in the first step toward completion of Phase 1.
The project has three phases aimed at improving the grid’s reliability and resilience. Phase 1 is nearing completion, which is scheduled for the end of 2024. The Fayette substation has two 345 kV lines and uses two transformers to supply the L-H Battery Company.
Phase 2 involves constructing a new Jeffersonville substation, replacing the existing substation with completion expected by 2026.
Phase 3 plans include building a new Octa substation and linking it with the Fayette and Jeffersonville substations, further enhancing reliability of the area. This phase is slated for completion in 2028.
To learn more about AES Ohio’s transmission projects, visit aes-ohio.com/transmissionimprovements.
