Overview
Drum Point Substation is an operational electrical substation in New Jersey, United States, owned and operated by Jersey Central Power and Light. It operates at voltages of 34.5 kV and 12.47 kV, serving the local grid.
Drum Point Substation is an electrical substation located in New Jersey, United States, owned and operated by Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional transmission and distribution network, stepping down voltage for local distribution. The substation operates at two voltage levels: 34.5 kV and 12.47 kV, typical for sub-transmission and distribution substations in the United States. As part of JCP&L's infrastructure, it is subject to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulation for grid stability and security. Drum Point Substation contributes to the electrical infrastructure serving the Jersey Shore area, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its location near the coast may require resilience measures against weather events, common for substations in this region. The facility is part of the broader PJM Interconnection grid, one of the largest regional transmission organizations in the U.S.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a coastal area of New Jersey, which is prone to severe weather events such as nor'easters and hurricanes. This environmental context necessitates robust design and maintenance practices to ensure grid reliability. The surrounding region includes a mix of urban and suburban development, with the substation's footprint typically designed to minimize local ecological impact through standard siting and mitigation measures.
Frequently asked questions
Drum Point Substation is located in New Jersey, United States, near the Jersey Shore area. Its coordinates are approximately 40.0433 N, 74.1123 W.
Drum Point Substation is owned and operated by Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp.
Drum Point Substation operates at two voltage levels: 34.5 kV (kilovolts) and 12.47 kV, typical for sub-transmission and distribution substations.
As part of the U.S. electrical grid, Drum Point Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations. It also operates within the PJM Interconnection regional transmission organization.
Substations like Drum Point step down high-voltage electricity from transmission lines to lower voltages for distribution to homes and businesses. They also provide switching, protection, and monitoring functions to ensure grid stability.