Overview
Bedford North Substation is an operational electrical substation in Pennsylvania, United States, owned by Pennsylvania Electric Company. It operates at 115 kV, serving the local grid.
Bedford North Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Pennsylvania, United States. Owned by Pennsylvania Electric Company, it operates at a voltage of 115 kV, classifying it as a medium-voltage substation typical for regional power distribution. The substation operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), ensuring compliance with reliability standards for transmission-level assets. As a 115 kV facility, it plays a role in stepping down power from higher transmission voltages for local distribution. This substation supports grid stability in the Bedford area by providing voltage regulation and power routing. Its operational status contributes to the reliability of electrical infrastructure in rural Pennsylvania, where such facilities are critical for maintaining consistent power supply to residential and commercial customers.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a rural area of Pennsylvania, where electrical infrastructure must balance reliability with environmental considerations. The 115 kV voltage level indicates a medium-scale facility that typically has a localized footprint. The surrounding landscape may include agricultural or forested areas, requiring careful siting to minimize visual and ecological impact. Standard practices for substations in such settings include oil containment systems for transformers and vegetation management to prevent outages.
Frequently asked questions
Bedford North Substation is located in Pennsylvania, United States, near coordinates 40.0715, -78.5164.
Bedford North Substation operates at 115 kV, which is a medium voltage level commonly used for subtransmission and distribution.
Bedford North Substation is owned by Pennsylvania Electric Company, a utility serving parts of Pennsylvania.
As part of the US electrical grid, Bedford North Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets.
A 115 kV substation typically steps down higher transmission voltages for local distribution, providing voltage regulation and power routing to ensure grid stability.