138 kV, 100-Megawatt
Substation Power Upgrade
Electrical Contractor: TSB Inc. dba Schultheis Electric
Project Owner: Elliott Ebara Corporation
Project Type: Industrial
Location: Jeannette – Westmoreland County, PA
Completion: October 2025
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Schultheis Electric provided complete in-house design and installation of the new 138-kilovolt, 100-megawatt substation through a design-build approach.
The project significantly increased the facility's electrical capacity, enabling Elliott Ebara to test larger turbine motors and meet growing customer demand for larger-scale turbine systems.
WHAT THE ELECTRICAL WORK SUPPORTED
Advanced manufacturing depends on reliable, high-capacity electrical infrastructure. Projects like this help regional manufacturers expand their capabilities, support skilled jobs, and strengthen Southwestern Pennsylvania's role in the global energy industry.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Schultheis Electric completed a major electrical infrastructure upgrade for Elliott Ebara Corporation's manufacturing facility in Jeannette, PA. The project included the design and construction of a new 138-kilovolt, 100-megawatt substation to increase the facility's available electrical capacity.
The upgraded electrical infrastructure supports Elliott Ebara's continued growth as a global manufacturer of turbine systems for the energy industry.
COOL FACT
The entire project—from engineering and design through construction and installation—was completed using Schultheis Electric's in-house design-build team, allowing one contractor to manage every phase of the project.
