Overview
42nd Avenue Substation is an operational electrical substation in Nashville, Tennessee, owned and operated by Nashville Electric Service. It handles voltages of 23.9 kV and 4.16 kV, supporting local grid distribution.
42nd Avenue Substation is an electrical substation located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Owned and operated by Nashville Electric Service, the facility plays a key role in the local power distribution network, stepping down transmission voltages for residential and commercial use. The substation operates at voltage levels of 23.9 kV and 4.16 kV, typical for medium-voltage distribution substations in urban areas. As part of the Nashville Electric Service grid, the substation is subject to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations for transmission-level assets. The facility's urban location in Nashville's 42nd Avenue area places it within a densely populated zone, requiring robust safety and reliability measures. Substations of this scale commonly use switchgear and transformers that meet industry standards such as ISO/IEC 61850 for automation and communication. The 42nd Avenue Substation contributes to the electrical infrastructure of Nashville, supporting the city's growing energy demands. Its operational status ensures stable power supply to surrounding neighborhoods and businesses. The facility's integration into the broader Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) grid highlights its significance in regional energy distribution and grid resilience.
Environmental context
Located in an urban area of Nashville, the substation's environmental context involves managing electromagnetic fields and noise in a residential-commercial interface. The facility's age and switchgear condition are typical for urban substations, with potential for SF6 gas use in circuit breakers. Its proximity to populated areas necessitates adherence to local environmental regulations regarding oil containment and stormwater management.
Frequently asked questions
42nd Avenue Substation is located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States, at coordinates 36.156668, -86.837684.
The substation is owned and operated by Nashville Electric Service, the primary electric utility serving Nashville and Davidson County.
The substation operates at voltages of 23.9 kV and 4.16 kV, typical for distribution substations stepping down power for local use.
As part of the US grid, the substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets, as well as local utility requirements.
The substation distributes electricity from the transmission network to local distribution feeders, serving residential and commercial customers in the Nashville area.