FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is committed to providing safe and reliable energy service to its customers. That’s why I&M plans to upgrade the electric transmission network in Kendallville, in 2023, beginning early in the year and concluding in the fall.

I&M will invest an estimated $25 million in the Kendallville Area Improvements Project, which involves:

• Building Henderson Substation at the intersection of West North Street and Goodwin Place;
• Upgrading Kendallville Substation at the intersection of South Orchard and West Lisle streets;
• Upgrading equipment in the Bixler Substation located off Production Road;
• Building approximately 2 miles of 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission lines (line or lines) between the Kendallville Substation and the proposed Henderson Substation;
• Building approximately 3 miles of 138-kV transmission lines between the proposed Henderson Substation and Bixler Substation

The project is expected to improve electric service and reliability for customers by providing an additional source of power in the area and upgrading electrical equipment dating back to the 1960s. The improvements reduce the need for frequent equipment maintenance and the number of temporary power outages when equipment maintenance is necessary.

“We care how these projects impact our communities. I&M encourages residents to visit the project website to provide input to help us determine a final proposed route that minimizes impact to our community and the environment”, said Kim Sabrosky, director of external affairs for I&M. “Landowners can visit the project website and provide comments back to our team by July 12.”

I&M invites affected landowners and residents to visit IndianaMichiganPower.com/Kendallville to access project information, view an interactive map and submit comments through a “Contact Us” link. See fact sheet here>>>.

(Press release Indiana Michigan Power June 15, 2021.)