Overview
Cranfills Gap Substation is an operational electrical substation in Texas, United States, owned and operated by Brazos Electric. It operates at 69 kV, serving the local grid.
Cranfills Gap Substation is an electrical substation located near Cranfills Gap, Texas, in the United States. Owned and operated by Brazos Electric, the facility is part of the regional transmission and distribution network. Operating at 69 kV, it is classified as a medium-voltage substation, typical for rural distribution and sub-transmission systems. The substation operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which set reliability standards for the bulk power system. As a 69 kV facility, it plays a role in stepping down power from higher voltage transmission lines for local distribution. Brazos Electric is a generation and transmission cooperative serving member cooperatives in Texas. Environmental and operational significance: The substation supports grid stability in the rural area of Bosque County, Texas. Its location in a region with hot summers and occasional severe weather underscores the importance of reliable electrical infrastructure for community services and agriculture. The facility contributes to the resilience of the local power supply.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of central Texas, characterized by hot summers and occasional thunderstorms. The 69 kV voltage level indicates a medium-voltage facility that serves local distribution needs. Typical substations in this region may have equipment from the late 20th century. The facility's location away from major urban centers reduces some environmental pressures, but it must withstand local weather extremes.
Frequently asked questions
Cranfills Gap Substation is located near Cranfills Gap, Texas, in the United States. Its coordinates are approximately 31.785026 N, -97.816754 W.
Cranfills Gap Substation operates at 69 kV (69,000 volts), which is a medium-voltage level commonly used for sub-transmission and distribution in rural areas.
Cranfills Gap Substation is owned and operated by Brazos Electric, a generation and transmission cooperative serving member cooperatives in Texas.
Substations in the United States must comply with NERC reliability standards for the bulk power system and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets. For 69 kV facilities, local utility standards and state regulations also apply.
A 69 kV substation typically steps down higher transmission voltages (e.g., 138 kV or 230 kV) for distribution to local areas. It may also include switching and protection equipment to ensure grid reliability.