Overview
Admiral Street Substation is an operational electrical substation in Providence, Rhode Island, owned and operated by Rhode Island Energy. It handles multiple voltage levels including 115 kV and 23 kV, serving the local grid.
Admiral Street Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Owned and operated by Rhode Island Energy, the facility plays a key role in the regional power distribution network. The substation handles multiple voltage levels, including 115,000 V, 23,000 V, 12,470 V, and 11,500 V, indicating its function in both transmission and distribution. As part of the U.S. electrical infrastructure, the substation operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Rhode Island Energy, a subsidiary of PPL Corporation, is subject to state-level oversight by the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission. The facility's voltage levels suggest it connects high-voltage transmission lines to lower-voltage distribution networks, typical of a medium-to-large substation. The substation's location in Providence, the state capital and largest city, underscores its importance in serving urban and industrial loads. Its operational status ensures reliable electricity supply to residential, commercial, and critical infrastructure in the area. The facility contributes to grid stability and resilience, supporting the region's energy needs.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in an urban environment in Providence, Rhode Island, where it supports dense residential and commercial areas. Its operation involves electromagnetic fields and potential noise from transformers, but modern substations are designed to mitigate these impacts. The facility's age and specific environmental management practices are not detailed, but typical substations in the U.S. comply with local environmental regulations regarding oil containment and stormwater runoff.
Frequently asked questions
Admiral Street Substation is located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, at coordinates 41.841516, -71.421203.
The substation handles multiple voltage levels: 115,000 V, 23,000 V, 12,470 V, and 11,500 V, indicating both transmission and distribution functions.
The substation is owned and operated by Rhode Island Energy, a utility company serving Rhode Island.
As part of the U.S. electrical grid, the substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission assets, as well as state-level oversight by the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission.
Substations like Admiral Street step down high-voltage transmission electricity to lower voltages for distribution to homes and businesses, and also provide switching and protection functions to maintain grid stability.