Overview
Canal Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Seattle, Washington, United States, operating at 115 kV voltage level for grid stability.
Canal Substation is an operational electrical substation situated in Seattle, Washington, United States. It operates at a voltage of 115 kV, placing it within the sub-transmission or distribution voltage range typical for urban infrastructure in the region. As a substation in the United States, Canal Substation operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) oversight for transmission-level assets. The facility likely plays a role in distributing power from higher-voltage transmission lines to local distribution networks, serving the Seattle metropolitan area. The substation's urban location in Seattle underscores its importance for maintaining grid stability and reliability in a densely populated area. Its operational status contributes to the electrical infrastructure supporting residential, commercial, and industrial consumers in the region, aligning with typical substation functions in modern power systems.
Environmental context
Located in an urban setting in Seattle, Canal Substation operates within a densely populated area where electrical infrastructure is critical for supporting residential and commercial energy demands. The 115 kV voltage level indicates a role in sub-transmission or distribution, with potential environmental considerations related to electromagnetic fields and land use. Urban substations often incorporate design measures to minimize visual and noise impacts on surrounding communities.
Frequently asked questions
Canal Substation is located in Seattle, Washington, United States, at coordinates 47.661841, -122.365118.
Canal Substation operates at a voltage of 115 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission or distribution substations in the United States.
Canal Substation is currently operational, as indicated in the facility data.
Substations in the United States must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets, as well as local utility requirements.
A 115 kV substation typically steps down voltage from higher transmission levels for distribution to local networks, serving urban or industrial areas with reliable power.