Reems Creek Reliability Project

Reems Creek Reliability Project
Working to improve electric reliability for our customers.
Current Project Activity
Over the coming months, project neighbors may notice increased field crews on the substation property and the transmission line corridor that connects from the new substation. You may see surveying, staking, underground utility locations and limited vegetation clearing to conduct this work.
At Duke Energy, we are committed to making continuous improvements that expand the delivery of more reliable and cleaner energy to our customers in the Weaverville and south Asheville area.
Project at a glance
- The project:
- Construct a new substation off Aiken Road in Weaverville, NC
- Build a new transmission line from the new substation to connect to an existing line south of Shadow Drive
- Upgrade the existing transmission line (completed May 2023)
- The new substation will feed distribution upgrades currently taking place in the area. These upgrades create a self-healing network improving grid reliability for surrounding customers.
- New Substation and Transmission Line Construction start: Summer 2023
- Project area: Weaverville, Buncombe County
- Voltage: 115 kilovolts
- Project completion/closeout: Summer 2024
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Questions?
Call 800.952.0414
Email: MountainRegion@duke-energy.com
Community Meeting Presentation
Learn more about preconstruction activities
Learn more about the Energy Superhighway
Timeline
Project planning and design through 2022
Preconstruction activities (surveying, vegetation removal, soil borings) – Spring 2021 to Fall 2022
Grading and Clearing – Fall 2022 to Summer 2023
Start of construction – Summer 2023
Project completion – Summer 2024
Watch Videos to Discover More
The Energy Superhighway
Learn about the importance of transmission infrastructure and how it plays a vital role in powering our communities.
Preconstruction Activities
Learn what occurs during the preconstruction phase of an electric transmission project.
Vegetation Management
See why it’s important to keep easement areas free and clear of any vegetation.
Benefits for the Community
View Community Meeting Presentation
A virtual community meeting was held on May 5, 2022, to provide details about the Reems Creek New Electric Substation. Duke Energy offers the presentation below as a resource for attendees and those who could not make the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Us
Please feel free to contact our Public Engagement team by phone at 800.952.0414 or by email MountainRegion@duke-energy.com if you have questions or concerns.
Additional Resources
Here is more background and detailed information about the Reems Creek Reliability Project. These may help answer your questions.