Overview
Agency Street Substation is an operational electrical substation owned by Alliant Energy in the United States. It operates at 69 kV, serving the local grid.
Agency Street Substation is a 69 kV electrical substation located in the United States, owned and operated by Alliant Energy. The facility is currently operational and plays a role in the regional power distribution network. As a substation operating at 69 kV, it falls within the sub-transmission voltage range, typical for distributing power from higher-voltage transmission lines to local distribution networks. In the United States, such facilities are subject to NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for grid stability and safety. The substation supports the electrical infrastructure of the surrounding area, contributing to reliable power delivery for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its location in the Midwest aligns with Alliant Energy's service territory, which focuses on regulated electric and gas utilities.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a region with a mix of urban and rural areas. Its operation involves standard electrical infrastructure impacts, including electromagnetic fields and potential oil containment from transformers. The facility is subject to environmental regulations under the Clean Water Act and local stormwater management requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Agency Street Substation is located in the United States, with coordinates approximately 40.8156 N, -91.1466 W.
Agency Street Substation is owned and operated by Alliant Energy, a major utility company in the Midwest United States.
Agency Street Substation operates at 69 kV (69,000 volts), which is a sub-transmission voltage level used for distributing power to local networks.
Substations in the US must comply with NERC reliability standards for grid stability and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets. Additionally, they follow IEEE and ISO/IEC 61850 standards for substation automation.
A 69 kV substation steps down voltage from higher transmission lines (e.g., 138 kV or 230 kV) to distribution levels (e.g., 12 kV or 34.5 kV), serving local communities and industries.