Ameren Illinois Constructs Stilleys Substation to Enhance Southern Illinois Power Grid
POWER GRIDS & TRANSMISSION
Ameren Illinois is building the Stilleys transmission substation and upgrading the Crab Orchard facility to improve electric reliability in Williamson County. The new substation will manage high-voltage electricity and is expected to be operational by May 2026. These enhancements aim to meet rising energy demands and bolster regional grid resilience.

Feb 21, 2026, 6:55 PM