American Electric Power Plans Shreveport, Louisiana, Transmission Control Center
01/21/2022
The company will develop the 77,000 square foot facility on 30 acres at Resilient Technology Park. The STCC will control the operations of AEP’s transmission system in the Southwest Power Pool regional power grid and work in collaboration with the AEP Transmission Control Center in Corpus Christi, Texas, to control the operations of AEP’s transmission system in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas power grid. Construction of the site will begin in the first quarter of 2022, with the start of operations projected for mid-year 2023.
“Assessing, monitoring and controlling the transmission grid and dispatching power plants is critical to keeping the power flowing to our customers,” President and CEO Nicholas Akins said. “It requires access to high-speed data networks and reliable power. We are excited to be the first facility to break ground in Resilient Technology Park and to be able to showcase the investments that have brought fiber optic data lines and other critical infrastructure to the area.”
To secure the project in Shreveport, the state offered AEP a competitive incentive package that includes a $1 million performance based award for infrastructure costs. Additionally, the company is expected to utilize the state’s Quality Jobs program.
“Louisiana residents know the importance of a stable, reliable utility system, and the investments that American Electric Power is making in our state will increase the energy resilience of the entire Gulf Coast,” said Governor John Bel Edwards. “I am confident that AEP will find a highly-skilled workforce in Shreveport. This new project will bring high-paying jobs and new economic activity for the northwest region of Louisiana, as well as increased confidence in our vital utilities.”
The STCC will feature a new substation, additional electric grid infrastructure, and state-of-the-art equipment. The facility will also support the real time operational technology hardware and software required to assess, monitor and support the entirety of AEP’s national transmission grid.
“AEP’s expanded investment in North Louisiana is a huge benefit for economic development in the region,” North Louisiana Economic Partnership President Justyn Dixon said. “They are adding quality, high-paying jobs to North Louisiana by standing up the Shreveport Transmission Control Center. This project also brings competitive economic development opportunities by adding critical infrastructure to the new Resilient Technology Park. These improvements will assist us in attracting future jobs and capital investments for our region and is a victory for all. These exciting opportunities would not be possible without the dedication of our partners including the City of Shreveport, Caddo Parish Commission, and Louisiana Economic Development (LED).”
Resilient Technology Park, located near I-20 and Greenwood Road, is one of more than 100 available sites certified by LED for industrial projects. The STCC will be located in the northwest quadrant of the 313-acre park.
Project Announcements
AmplifyBio Establishes New Albany, Ohio, Facility
05/25/2022
Buffalo River Truss Relocates-Expands Lobelville, Tennessee, Operations
05/25/2022
Britain-Based Exurban Plans Fort Wayne, Indiana, Smelter Refinery
05/24/2022
South Korea-Based TYM-USA and Branson Plan Rome, Georgia, Tractor Factory
05/24/2022
Hyundai Motor Group Plans Bryan County, Georgia, Electric Vehicle-Battery Plant
05/23/2022
UTAC Establishes Redford, Michigan, Operations
05/23/2022
Most Read
-
The Evolution of the Megasite
Q2 2022
-
36th Annual Corporate Survey: Executives Focus on Labor, Energy, Shipping Costs
Q1 2022
-
Rail Gains Advantage Amidst Supply Chain Snarls
Q2 2022
-
The 2021 Top States for Doing Business Reflect Their Locational Advantages
Q3 2021
-
2021 Gold & Silver Shovel Awards Recognize State and Local Economic Development Efforts
Q2 2021
-
Innovative and Collaborative Design Sets the Stage for Life Science Innovation
Q2 2022
-
Trends in Data Center Site Selection
Q2 2022