Overview
Duck Lake Substation is an operational electrical substation in Michigan, United States, owned and operated by Consumers Energy. It operates at voltages of 46,000 V and 4,800 V, serving the local grid.
Duck Lake Substation is an electrical substation located in Michigan, United States, owned and operated by Consumers Energy. The facility is currently operational and plays a role in the regional power distribution network, stepping down transmission voltages for local use. The substation operates at two voltage levels: 46,000 volts (46 kV) and 4,800 volts (4.8 kV), indicating it serves both sub-transmission and distribution functions. As part of Consumers Energy's infrastructure, it is subject to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations for grid stability and safety. Located in rural Michigan, the substation supports the electrical needs of the surrounding community. Its operation contributes to the reliability of the local power supply, and its age and equipment condition are typical for facilities of this type in the region.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of Michigan, where the surrounding environment includes agricultural land and natural habitats. Electrical infrastructure like Duck Lake Substation can have localized environmental impacts, such as electromagnetic fields and land use for transmission corridors. The facility's voltage levels and operational status suggest it is integrated into the regional grid, with potential effects on wildlife and vegetation near power lines.
Frequently asked questions
Duck Lake Substation is located in Michigan, United States, at coordinates 42.377843, -84.783322.
Duck Lake Substation is owned and operated by Consumers Energy, a major utility in Michigan.
Duck Lake Substation operates at 46,000 volts (46 kV) and 4,800 volts (4.8 kV), serving both sub-transmission and distribution functions.
As part of the US electrical grid, Duck Lake Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations to ensure grid stability and safety.
Substations like Duck Lake step down high transmission voltages to lower distribution voltages for safe delivery to homes and businesses, and they also provide switching and protection functions.