Upgrade is part of Avangrid’s $20 billion grid investment across the country
Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) has begun phase one of construction to the Meyer Substation in Dansville. The Company is investing $122 million into this project, which will improve energy capacity, grid resiliency, and reliability to approximately 6,740 customers in the Village of Dansville and surrounding communities through its distribution lines. This substation also supports energy to thousands of other customers in the state through transmission lines. This investment is part of Avangrid’s $20 billion in planned investments to modernize critical grid infrastructure through 2030 to meet growing energy demands and protect communities against severe weather events.
“Our investment in upgrading Dansville’s Meyer Substation is a powerful example of Avangrid’s commitment to building a smarter, stronger, and more resilient energy future for all New Yorkers,” said Avangrid CEO Jose Antonio Miranda. “As we continue to execute our $20 billion grid modernization plan, we aren’t just upgrading electrical infrastructure, we are supporting community growth and preparing for the economic and energy demands of the future.”
The Meyer Substation is located on Frontage Road and was built in 1948. This substation supports NYSEG’s transmission lines and delivers energy to smaller substations located throughout the Company’s service territory. While the substation has been active for more than 70 years, today’s energy demands has affected the facility’s ability to provide reliable energy to customers
The work includes a full rebuild of the substation and a transformer replacement which will better accommodate the energy needs of today’s customers. Phase one of the project will help increase energy capacity and reliability with the addition of a new transformer, new breakers, plus additional support which will help prevent outages for customers. Phase one is estimated to be completed and placed in service in 2026.
“This is exactly the kind of investment communities like Dansville need,” said New York State Senator Pamela Helming. “Upgrading our electric grid isn’t just about reliability. It’s about supporting local families, small businesses, and the future growth of our communities. These improvements are long overdue. If the Governor is truly committed to meeting demand and expanding housing, we need to move more projects like this forward – and fast.”
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