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Wilson Energy is preparing a long-term strategy for infrastructure expansion to support future growth. Assistant City Manager Will Aycock detailed a plan requiring $47.7 million in investments over five years, focusing on upgrades such as pole and cable replacements and a new substation.

Wilson Energy serves over 37,000 customers and maintains more than 1,400 miles of electric lines. The utility aims to accommodate larger loads, with plans for a new transmission loop around the county over the next generation. Reliability metrics show Wilson Energy customers experience significantly less downtime compared to competitors.