Burbank Grid Forward 4kV to 12kV Distribution System Upgrade

The Burbank Grid Forward project, managed by Burbank Water and Power, involves upgrading the existing 4kV electrical distribution system to a modern 12kV system across approximately 3.7 square miles in Burbank, California. The project is divided into two primary corridors: the Golden State Neighborhood, bounded by Pacific Avenue, Clybourn Avenue, Burbank Boulevard, and Hollywood Way, and the Hillside Neighborhood, bounded by the Verdugo Mountains, Hollywood Way, Empire Street, and Cambridge. This initiative is identified as part of the California Climate Investments priority areas and is categorized under NAICS code 237130. The scope of work includes the decommissioning and removal of old 4kV lines and equipment, followed by the installation of 30 circuit miles of new 12kV feeder circuits, both overhead and underground. Key infrastructure components to be installed include 2,121 poles, 913 transformers, switchgear, protective relays, vaults, and conduit systems. Upon completion, the new infrastructure will undergo a rigorous commissioning process. The project will result in the retirement of the Victory and Winona 4kV substations, ultimately improving grid reliability and resiliency while reducing long-term operations and maintenance costs. Michael Wang, Principal Electrical Engineer, serves as the primary point of contact.