Overview
Edwards Street Substation is an operational electrical substation in Shreveport, Louisiana, owned by Southwestern Electric Power Company. It handles voltages of 69 kV and 12.5 kV, serving the local grid.
Edwards Street Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States. Owned and operated by Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), a subsidiary of American Electric Power, this facility plays a key role in the regional transmission and distribution network. The substation handles primary voltage levels of 69 kV and 12.5 kV, typical for sub-transmission and distribution applications. The substation operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which enforce reliability standards for the bulk power system. As part of SWEPCO's infrastructure, it supports the interconnected grid serving the Ark-La-Tex region. Substations of this scale are critical for stepping down high-voltage transmission power to lower voltages for local distribution. Edwards Street Substation contributes to the electrical infrastructure of Shreveport, a city with a mix of industrial, commercial, and residential loads. Its location in an urban area underscores its importance for grid stability and reliability. The facility's operational status ensures continued service to the community, supporting economic activity and daily life in the region.
Environmental context
Located in an urban area of Shreveport, Louisiana, the substation operates within a region characterized by a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The facility's voltage levels and urban setting influence its environmental footprint, including potential electromagnetic field considerations and heat dissipation. As part of the local grid, it supports energy distribution to residential and commercial areas, with minimal direct environmental impact beyond land use and visual presence.
Frequently asked questions
Edwards Street Substation is located in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States, at coordinates 32.504458, -93.739576.
Edwards Street Substation operates at voltage levels of 69 kV and 12.5 kV, typical for sub-transmission and distribution applications.
Edwards Street Substation is owned by Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), a subsidiary of American Electric Power.
As part of the US bulk power system, Edwards Street Substation operates under NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, ensuring grid stability and security.
Substations like Edwards Street step down high-voltage transmission power to lower voltages for local distribution, and they also serve as switching points for grid configuration and fault isolation.