Overview
Fashing Substation is an operational electrical substation in Texas, United States, owned and operated by South Texas Electric Cooperative. It operates at a voltage of 69 kV, serving the regional power grid.
Fashing Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Texas, United States. Owned and operated by South Texas Electric Cooperative, the facility plays a role in the regional transmission and distribution network. With a voltage level of 69 kV, it is classified as a medium-voltage substation typical for local grid distribution. 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 part of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) interconnection, the facility adheres to regional grid reliability requirements. The 69 kV voltage level is common for sub-transmission and distribution substations in rural and suburban areas. Fashing Substation contributes to the electrical infrastructure serving south-central Texas, supporting the South Texas Electric Cooperative's mission to provide reliable power to its member cooperatives. The facility's location in a rural area underscores its role in extending grid connectivity to less densely populated regions, enhancing energy access and grid stability.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of south-central Texas, characterized by agricultural land and brushland. The local environment is subject to periodic drought and heat, which can affect vegetation management around power lines. The facility's operations are designed to minimize environmental impact through standard practices such as oil containment for transformers and wildlife protection measures.
Frequently asked questions
Fashing Substation is located in Texas, United States, near the coordinates 28.8379 N, -98.1845 W, in a rural area of south-central Texas.
Fashing Substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission and distribution substations in the United States.
Fashing Substation is owned and operated by South Texas Electric Cooperative, a member-owned utility serving south-central Texas.
As part of the U.S. bulk power system, Fashing Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, as well as ERCOT grid requirements for the Texas interconnection.
A 69 kV substation typically steps down transmission voltage for local distribution or interconnects sub-transmission lines, serving as a key node for delivering electricity to communities and industries.