ENGINEERING & OPERATONS PROJECTS
Recloser Grant Upgrades
LELWD received a DOE grant to upgrade six reclosers within our distribution system to implement new control technology. The recloser devices have been ordered, and will arrive in February 2027. In the meantime, engineering studies are being done to develop implementation plans for commissioning. The project is scheduled to be completed by November 2027.
Tree Wire & Pole Upgrades
LELWD is replacing older sections of poles and cables in certain areas of our territory with tree wire. Tree wire is a type of cable used in overhead distribution that has a very strong insulation used in order to mitigate faults occurring due to trees or any other powerful physical damage that would occur.
These upgrades will help increase reliability and common equipment failures that happen during harsh weather events such as heavy winds, rain and snow.
Littleton Electric Light Department continues to be recognized as a Reliable Public Power Provider and a Smart Energy Provider by the American Public Power Association (APPA) — a trade group in Washington, D.C., that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities, such as LELD. These recognitions are based on reliability, safety, workforce development, system improvement, energy efficiency and distributed energy resources, environmental and sustainability programs, communication/ education, and smart energy information.