Overview
Canal Road Substation is an operational electrical substation in Ohio, United States, owned and operated by AEP Ohio. It handles multiple voltage levels including 138 kV, 69 kV, 34.5 kV, and 23 kV.
Canal Road Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Ohio, United States. Owned and operated by AEP Ohio, a major utility in the region, this facility plays a key role in the local power distribution network. The substation is part of the broader electrical infrastructure serving the area around coordinates 40.809424, -81.891804. The substation operates at multiple voltage levels: 138,000 volts, 69,000 volts, 34,500 volts, and 23,000 volts. This range indicates its function as a transmission and distribution substation, stepping down high-voltage power for local distribution. As part of AEP Ohio's grid, it adheres to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for interstate transmission aspects. Canal Road Substation contributes to grid stability and reliability in its service area. Its location in Ohio places it within the PJM Interconnection, one of the largest regional transmission organizations in the United States. The substation supports residential, commercial, and industrial customers, ensuring consistent power supply and voltage regulation.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a region with a mix of urban and rural areas, typical of Ohio's landscape. Electrical infrastructure like this can impact local environments through electromagnetic fields and land use, but modern substations are designed to minimize ecological disruption. The facility's voltage levels suggest it is a critical node for power distribution, potentially serving nearby communities and industries.
Frequently asked questions
Canal Road Substation is located in Ohio, United States, at coordinates 40.809424, -81.891804. It is owned and operated by AEP Ohio.
Canal Road Substation operates at multiple voltage levels: 138,000 volts (138 kV), 69,000 volts (69 kV), 34,500 volts (34.5 kV), and 23,000 volts (23 kV). This range indicates it serves both transmission and distribution functions.
Canal Road Substation is operated by AEP Ohio, a subsidiary of American Electric Power, which provides electricity to millions of customers in Ohio and other states.
As part of the U.S. electrical grid, Canal Road Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards for grid stability and FERC regulations for interstate transmission. It also operates within the PJM Interconnection regional transmission organization.
Canal Road Substation steps down high-voltage transmission power to lower voltages for local distribution, ensuring reliable electricity supply to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the region.