Overview
Gloversville Station is an operational electrical substation in New York, owned and operated by National Grid. It operates at 69 kV, serving the local grid infrastructure.
Gloversville Station is an operational electrical substation located in New York, United States. Owned and operated by National Grid, the facility plays a key role in the regional power distribution network, stepping down transmission-level voltages for local delivery. The substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission or distribution-level infrastructure in the United States. As part of National Grid's portfolio, it adheres to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations, ensuring grid stability and compliance with mandatory reliability requirements. Located in upstate New York, Gloversville Station supports the electrical needs of the surrounding community and industrial base. Its operational status and connection to the broader grid contribute to the resilience and capacity of the regional power system, facilitating reliable electricity supply to end users.
Environmental context
The substation's location in a semi-urban area of New York places it within a region with mixed residential and industrial land use. Electrical infrastructure like Gloversville Station is designed to minimize environmental impact through proper siting and adherence to environmental regulations, though electromagnetic fields and land use are typical considerations for such facilities.
Frequently asked questions
Gloversville Station is located in New York, United States, at coordinates 43.061780, -74.344357.
Gloversville Station is owned and operated by National Grid, a major utility company serving the northeastern United States.
Gloversville Station operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is common for sub-transmission and distribution substations.
As a US substation, Gloversville Station must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for grid stability and safety.
A 69 kV substation steps down higher transmission voltages for local distribution, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the area.