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LovedaleSubstation Rebuild Project


The Lovedale Substation Rebuild Project involves rebuilding the Lovedale Substation and three transmission lines in the city of Kingsport.

Construction begins in spring 2022 and concludes by fall 2023.

Project Updates

August 2023: Company representatives continue construction. The project team is awaiting delivery of equipment to complete the new substation. Construction is expected to conclude in September 2023.

1/13/22: Project representatives encourage residents to submit their feedback about the project by Friday, February 11. To provide comments on how this project affects your property or to provide special conditions related to your property, please use the contact form below or call 833-313-3743.

Project Releases

News Release - January 13, 2022 (PDF)

Timeline

Project Timeline

Substation

Substation

Substations serve as electrical intersections converting the power to voltage levels for use in homes, businesses and industrial facilities.

*This visual simulation of the project is an approximation for illustrative purposes only. Final engineering and construction details are not complete.

Resources

Virtual Open House Project Fact Sheet Project Map Access Roads Field Activities

Appalachian Power serves approximately 1 million customers in West Virginia, Virginia and Tennessee.

www.AppalachianPower.com

Jessica Lemons

Project Outreach Specialist
833-313-3743
APCO_Outreach@aep.com

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