Overview
Columbus Grove Substation is an operational electrical substation in Ohio, United States, owned and operated by AEP Ohio. It operates at 69 kV, serving the local grid.
Columbus Grove Substation is an electrical substation located in Ohio, United States, and is owned and operated by AEP Ohio. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional power distribution network, stepping down transmission voltages for local use. Operating at 69 kV, this substation is part of AEP Ohio's infrastructure, which is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and subject to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards. Substations of this voltage level are common in distribution networks, connecting higher-voltage transmission lines to lower-voltage distribution feeders. The substation supports grid stability and reliability for the surrounding community, including residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its location in northwestern Ohio places it within a region served by the PJM Interconnection, one of the largest regional transmission organizations in the United States, which coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of northwestern Ohio, characterized by agricultural land and small towns. Its operation involves electromagnetic fields and potential oil containment from transformers, but standard environmental safeguards are in place. The facility's 69 kV voltage level indicates a distribution role, with lower environmental impact compared to high-voltage transmission lines.
Frequently asked questions
Columbus Grove Substation is located in Ohio, United States, near the town of Columbus Grove. Its coordinates are approximately 40.923683 N, -84.059406 W.
Columbus Grove Substation is owned and operated by AEP Ohio, a subsidiary of American Electric Power, which serves over 1.5 million customers in Ohio.
Columbus Grove Substation operates at 69 kV (69,000 volts), which is a common distribution voltage level in the United States.
As part of the U.S. electrical grid, Columbus Grove Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations. It also operates within the PJM Interconnection, which sets regional reliability requirements.
A 69 kV substation typically steps down transmission voltages (e.g., 138 kV or higher) to distribution voltages for local delivery to homes and businesses. It also provides switching and protection functions to maintain grid stability.