Overview
Buckley Road Substation is an operational electrical substation in Ohio, United States, operated by AEP Ohio. It handles voltages of 138 kV and 69 kV, serving as a key node in the regional grid.
Buckley Road Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Ohio, United States, and operated by AEP Ohio. The facility operates at voltage levels of 138 kV and 69 kV, placing it within the transmission and sub-transmission categories typical of regional power distribution networks. As part of AEP Ohio's infrastructure, this substation is subject to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulation for transmission assets. The dual-voltage configuration suggests it serves both bulk power transmission and local distribution functions, a common design in suburban and rural areas of the Midwest. The substation's location in Ohio places it within the PJM Interconnection, one of the largest regional transmission organizations in the United States. Its operational status and voltage levels indicate a role in maintaining grid stability and delivering electricity to surrounding communities, supporting industrial, commercial, and residential loads in the region.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a region characterized by mixed agricultural and residential land use, typical of northwestern Ohio. Its operation involves electromagnetic fields and potential oil containment from transformers, which are managed under standard environmental protocols. The facility's voltage levels and location away from dense urban centers reduce direct environmental impact, though its role in grid reliability supports broader energy distribution efficiency.
Frequently asked questions
Buckley Road Substation is located in Ohio, United States, near coordinates 41.174587, -83.407009. It is operated by AEP Ohio.
Buckley Road Substation operates at 138 kV and 69 kV, serving both transmission and sub-transmission functions in the regional power grid.
Buckley Road Substation is operated by AEP Ohio, a subsidiary of American Electric Power, which serves over 1.5 million customers in Ohio.
As part of the U.S. electrical grid, Buckley Road Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission assets, as well as state-level utility regulations.
Substations like Buckley Road step down high-voltage electricity from transmission lines to lower voltages for distribution, ensuring stable and reliable power delivery to homes and businesses.