Overview
Billar Substation is an operational electrical substation in Ohio, United States, owned and operated by AEP Ohio. It handles voltages of 69 kV and 13.09 kV, serving the regional power grid.
Billar Substation is an electrical substation located in Ohio, United States, and is owned and operated by AEP Ohio. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional transmission and distribution network, stepping down high-voltage electricity for local distribution. The substation operates at voltage levels of 69 kV and 13.09 kV, typical for sub-transmission and distribution substations in the United States. As part of AEP Ohio's infrastructure, it is subject to reliability standards set by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for interstate transmission. This substation supports grid stability in the region, contributing to reliable electricity supply for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its location in Ohio places it within the PJM Interconnection, one of the largest regional transmission organizations in the U.S., which coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of Ohio, surrounded by agricultural land and scattered residential developments. Its operation involves electromagnetic fields and potential oil leakage from transformers, but standard environmental safeguards are in place. Typical substations in this region are maintained to meet environmental regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Billar Substation is located in Ohio, United States, at coordinates 40.709354, -81.742643.
Billar Substation is owned and operated by AEP Ohio, a subsidiary of American Electric Power.
Billar Substation handles voltages of 69 kV and 13.09 kV, typical for sub-transmission and distribution substations.
As part of the U.S. grid, Billar Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets.
Billar Substation steps down high-voltage electricity for local distribution, helping to maintain grid stability and supply power to customers in the region.