Overview
Gilmore A-B Substation is an operational 69 kV substation owned by Hoosier Energy in Indiana, United States. It plays a key role in regional power distribution.
Gilmore A-B Substation is an electrical substation located in Indiana, United States, owned and operated by Hoosier Energy. The facility operates at a voltage level of 69 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission and distribution substations serving local communities and industrial areas. As a substation under the jurisdiction of the United States, it operates within the framework of NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for bulk power system reliability. The 69 kV voltage class places it in the medium-voltage range, often used to step down power from higher transmission voltages for distribution to end users. Hoosier Energy is a generation and transmission cooperative serving member cooperatives in Indiana and Illinois. The substation's location in central Indiana supports the electrical infrastructure of the region, contributing to grid stability and power delivery to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. Its operational status ensures continued service to the local power network.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural or suburban area of Indiana, where electrical infrastructure must balance reliability with environmental considerations such as land use and wildlife corridors. The 69 kV voltage level indicates a moderate footprint, with typical substation design including oil-filled equipment that requires spill containment measures. The surrounding landscape may include agricultural fields or woodlands, common in the Midwest.
Frequently asked questions
Gilmore A-B Substation is located in Indiana, United States, at coordinates 39.586824, -86.081002.
Gilmore A-B Substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is a common voltage for sub-transmission and distribution substations.
Gilmore A-B Substation is owned by Hoosier Energy, a generation and transmission cooperative serving member cooperatives in Indiana and Illinois.
In the United States, substations must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations to ensure grid stability and security.
A 69 kV substation typically steps down higher transmission voltages for distribution to local areas, serving as a critical link between bulk power systems and end users.