Overview
Brookridge Substation is an operational electrical substation in the United States, owned and operated by Evergy. It handles voltages of 161 kV and 13 kV, serving the local grid.
Brookridge Substation is an operational electrical substation located in the United States, owned and operated by Evergy, a major utility in the Midwest. The facility is part of the regional transmission and distribution network, stepping down high-voltage electricity for local distribution. The substation operates at voltage levels of 161,000 volts (161 kV) and 13,000 volts (13 kV), indicating it serves both transmission and distribution functions. As a substation in the US, it falls under the regulatory oversight of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for reliability standards and interstate electricity regulation. Brookridge Substation plays a critical role in maintaining grid stability and power delivery to the surrounding community. Its location in the Kansas City area supports residential, commercial, and industrial electricity needs, contributing to the region's energy infrastructure resilience.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in an urban-suburban area near Kansas City, where land use is a mix of residential and commercial. Electrical infrastructure in such settings must balance reliability with environmental considerations, including electromagnetic field management and stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces. The facility's age and technology are typical for mid-20th century substations, with potential for modernization to improve efficiency and reduce environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
Brookridge Substation is located in the United States, near Kansas City, with coordinates 38.941296, -94.700577.
Brookridge Substation operates at 161,000 volts (161 kV) for transmission and 13,000 volts (13 kV) for distribution.
Brookridge Substation is owned and operated by Evergy, a utility company serving Kansas and Missouri.
US substations must comply with NERC reliability standards for grid stability and FERC regulations for interstate electricity transmission. Substation automation often follows the IEC 61850 standard.
Substations transform voltage levels for efficient transmission and safe distribution, and they provide switching, protection, and monitoring functions to ensure grid reliability.