Watson Substation Project
As Downtown continues its resurgence with large-scale projects like Arts Landing and the refurbishment of Market Square that will redefine the neighborhood, and with the 2026 NFL Draft around the corner, DLC is proud to contribute to this new renaissance with the construction of a new state-of-the-art facility called the Watson Substation. This new cornerstone of DLC’s electrical grid will provide an additional source of safe, resilient power to the Golden Triangle.
As part of DLC’s commitment to resiliency, the Watson Substation was constructed to make the electrical grid stronger and more dependable for residents, businesses and visitors in the Pittsburgh area.
Transferring Power to Watson
Prior to the substation’s expected completion in December 2025, DLC will need to transfer power to the facility. We plan to complete this process in two phases on Tuesday, Oct. 28, and Wednesday, Oct. 29, both at approximately 10 p.m.
Based on current projections and subject to conditions remaining stable, we anticipate the possibility of a brief, temporary power outage each night, which is not expected to exceed 30 minutes. This estimate is provided for planning purposes only and may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.
Should we need to postpone the power transfer, the alternate dates will be Tuesday, Nov. 18, and Wednesday, Nov. 19. Customers should ensure that their contact information is updated in order to receive timely communications about the project.
More information can be found in the FAQs below.