Overview
Cabin Creek Substation 138KV is an operational substation in West Virginia, United States, owned by Appalachian Power Company. It operates at 138 kV, serving the regional electrical grid.
Cabin Creek Substation 138KV is an electrical substation located in West Virginia, United States, owned and operated by Appalachian Power Company. The facility is operational and operates at a voltage level of 138 kV, which is a common transmission voltage in the US power grid, typically used for sub-transmission or distribution to industrial customers. The substation operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), ensuring grid reliability and compliance with mandatory standards. As part of the Appalachian Power system, it integrates into the PJM Interconnection, one of the largest regional transmission organizations in the US, which coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity. The facility plays a key role in maintaining grid stability and power delivery in the region. Its location in West Virginia, a state with significant coal and natural gas generation, underscores its importance in transmitting electricity from generation sources to load centers. The substation supports local communities and industries by ensuring reliable power supply.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of West Virginia, characterized by mountainous terrain and forested landscapes. The region's electrical infrastructure is critical for supporting both residential communities and industrial activities, including mining and manufacturing. The 138 kV voltage level indicates a medium-scale transmission asset, which may have localized environmental considerations such as electromagnetic fields and land use for right-of-way corridors. Typical substations of this type are designed with environmental safeguards to minimize impacts on surrounding ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Cabin Creek Substation 138KV is located in West Virginia, United States, near coordinates 38.196660, -81.480055.
The substation operates at 138 kV (138,000 volts), a common sub-transmission voltage in the US power grid.
The substation is owned and operated by Appalachian Power Company, a subsidiary of American Electric Power.
As part of the US electrical grid, the substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, and it operates within the PJM Interconnection.
A 138 kV substation typically steps down transmission voltage for distribution to industrial customers or further sub-transmission, playing a key role in grid stability and power delivery.