Overview
Chadwick Acres Substation is an operational electrical substation in North Carolina, United States, owned and operated by Jones-Onslow EMC. It operates at a voltage of 115 kV, serving local grid stability.
Chadwick Acres Substation is an operational electrical substation located in North Carolina, United States. Owned and operated by Jones-Onslow EMC, the facility plays a key role in the regional electrical infrastructure, stepping down transmission-level voltage for distribution to residential and commercial customers. The substation operates at a voltage of 115 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission and distribution substations in the United States. As part of the Jones-Onslow EMC network, it is subject to reliability standards set by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for interconnection and grid stability requirements. The facility's location in a suburban area of North Carolina supports the growing energy demands of the region. Its operational status ensures continued service to the local community, contributing to the resilience of the electrical grid in the face of increasing load and extreme weather events common in the southeastern United States.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a suburban area of North Carolina, where the local environment includes mixed forest and residential development. The 115 kV voltage level indicates it serves as a critical node for distributing power to nearby communities. The facility's operation aligns with grid reliability requirements, and its location away from sensitive ecological areas reduces direct environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
Chadwick Acres Substation is located in North Carolina, United States, at coordinates 34.519340, -77.373104.
Chadwick Acres Substation operates at a voltage of 115 kV, which is a common sub-transmission voltage level in the United States.
Chadwick Acres Substation is owned and operated by Jones-Onslow EMC, an electric membership cooperative serving parts of North Carolina.
As part of the U.S. electrical grid, Chadwick Acres Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission and distribution assets.
A 115 kV substation typically steps down transmission voltage for distribution to local networks, serving as a critical link between high-voltage transmission lines and end-users.