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ComEd asks to annex 160 acres into DeKalb for new substation to expand energy capacity ...
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Fusion42 · 25 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
ComEd has requested the annexation of 160 acres into the city of DeKalb to build a new substation aimed at expanding energy transmission capacity in response to growing industry needs. The move involves local public hearings before approvals and is part of broader efforts to support regional energy infrastructure growth.
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You now have a rare chance to engage communities early on a substation project unlocking local energy capacity. This shift opens regional power infrastructure to expansion opportunities that could accelerate service offerings and enable new downstream energy applications.
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