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Woburn Today
By the People, for the People
Eversource Proposes New Electric Substation in Burlington
The Woburn Supply Initiative Project aims to meet growing energy demand in the region.
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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Eversource is proposing to build a new electric substation in Burlington, Massachusetts as part of the Woburn Supply Initiative Project. The project also includes installing additional overhead electric transmission lines and underground distribution lines in local streets across Burlington, Woburn, and Wilmington. Eversource has been meeting with local stakeholders to review the project details.
Why it matters
The new substation and transmission infrastructure is intended to keep up with growing electricity demand in the region. As the local population and businesses continue to expand, the existing grid may become strained, making upgrades necessary to ensure reliable power supply.
The details
The proposed new electric substation would be constructed on about two acres of property that Eversource owns off of Winn Street in Burlington. Additionally, the project would install around 2.5 miles of new overhead transmission lines and supporting structures in the existing rights-of-way running from the new substation in Burlington through Wilmington and into Woburn.
- Eversource staff have been meeting with local stakeholders in Burlington, Woburn, and Wilmington in recent months to review the project details.
- Eversource provided an update on the project at a Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce meeting on January 29, 2026.
The players
Eversource
An electric and natural gas utility company serving customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.
Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce
A business organization representing the interests of the local business community in Burlington, Massachusetts.
What’s next
Eversource plans to hold additional public meetings in the coming months to provide more details about the Woburn Supply Initiative Project and gather feedback from the local community.
The takeaway
This infrastructure upgrade project by Eversource aims to ensure the regional electric grid can meet the growing power demands of residents and businesses in Burlington, Woburn, and Wilmington. Engaging the local community will be crucial as Eversource moves forward with planning and construction.
