Overview
65 Substation, operated by Mora Municipal Utilities, is an operational electrical substation in Mora, Minnesota, United States. It handles voltages of 69 kV and 12.47 kV, serving local grid distribution.
65 Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Mora, Minnesota, United States. Owned and operated by Mora Municipal Utilities, this facility plays a key role in the local power distribution network, stepping down transmission-level voltage for community use. The substation operates with a voltage configuration of 69,000 volts (69 kV) on the primary side and 12,470 volts (12.47 kV) on the secondary side, typical for a distribution substation serving a small to mid-sized municipal area. As part of the U.S. electrical infrastructure, it falls under the reliability standards set by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and is subject to state-level utility regulation. Located in east-central Minnesota, the substation supports the electrical needs of Mora and surrounding areas. Its role in voltage transformation and distribution is critical for maintaining grid stability and delivering reliable power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the region.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural-to-suburban area of Minnesota, where the local environment includes mixed agricultural and forested land. Electrical infrastructure like this substation can have localized environmental impacts, such as electromagnetic fields and land use for rights-of-way. However, modern substations are designed to minimize ecological disruption, with vegetation management and containment of insulating fluids to protect soil and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
65 Substation is located in Mora, Minnesota, United States, at coordinates 45.877522, -93.287502.
65 Substation is owned and operated by Mora Municipal Utilities, a municipal utility serving the Mora area.
The substation handles primary voltage of 69 kV and secondary voltage of 12.47 kV, typical for a distribution substation.
As part of the U.S. electrical grid, this substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and applicable FERC regulations for transmission-level assets.
Distribution substations step down high transmission voltages to lower distribution voltages for delivery to homes and businesses, ensuring safe and reliable local power supply.