Overview
Ellistown Substation is an operational electrical substation in Knoxville, Tennessee, owned and operated by Knoxville Utilities Board. It operates at 69 kV, serving the local grid.
Ellistown Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Owned and operated by the Knoxville Utilities Board, it plays a role in the regional electrical infrastructure. The facility operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for distribution-level substations in the United States. 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 is part of the sub-transmission or distribution network, stepping down power from higher voltage transmission lines for local distribution. Ellistown Substation contributes to the reliability of the Knoxville area's electrical grid. Its operation supports residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the region. The facility's location in an urban area underscores its importance for local grid stability and community service.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in an urban area of Knoxville, Tennessee, which influences its environmental context. Urban substations typically have lower land use impact but may require careful management of electromagnetic fields and noise. The 69 kV voltage level indicates a distribution role, with potential environmental considerations related to local grid reliability and integration of distributed energy resources.
Frequently asked questions
Ellistown Substation is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, at coordinates 36.050345, -83.802613.
Ellistown Substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for distribution-level substations in the United States.
Ellistown Substation is owned and operated by the Knoxville Utilities Board, a municipal utility serving the Knoxville area.
As part of the US electrical grid, Ellistown Substation operates under NERC reliability standards and FERC regulation for transmission-level assets, though at 69 kV it is primarily distribution-level.
A 69 kV substation typically steps down power from higher voltage transmission lines for local distribution, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the surrounding area.