Overview
Goetzville Substation is an operational electrical substation in Michigan, United States, operated by Cloverland Electric Cooperative. It operates at 69 kV, serving the local grid.
Goetzville Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Michigan, United States, and operated by Cloverland Electric Cooperative. The facility operates at a voltage of 69 kV, classifying it as a medium-voltage substation that plays a role in regional power distribution. As a substation within the United States, Goetzville Substation operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). These standards ensure grid reliability and compliance with mandatory reliability standards. The 69 kV voltage level is typical for subtransmission or distribution substations, connecting local distribution networks to higher-voltage transmission systems. The substation serves the electrical infrastructure needs of the surrounding community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Its operational status and connection to the Cloverland Electric Cooperative grid support reliable electricity delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the region.
Environmental context
Located in a rural area of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the substation's environmental context includes proximity to forested and agricultural lands. The 69 kV voltage level indicates a medium-scale facility with typical electromagnetic field considerations. Substations of this type are generally designed with environmental safeguards such as oil containment for transformers and noise mitigation measures.
Frequently asked questions
Goetzville Substation is located in Michigan, United States, near the coordinates 46.014743, -84.052993. It is operated by Cloverland Electric Cooperative.
Goetzville Substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is a medium-voltage level commonly used for subtransmission and distribution in the United States.
Goetzville Substation is operated by Cloverland Electric Cooperative, a member-owned electric utility serving Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula.
As a substation in the United States, Goetzville Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for grid stability and safety.
A 69 kV substation typically steps down voltage from higher transmission levels (e.g., 138 kV or 230 kV) for distribution to local networks, serving as a critical link between bulk power systems and end users.