Overview
Gold Beach is an operational electrical substation in Oregon, United States, owned and operated by Bonneville Power Administration. It operates at 115 kV, supporting regional grid stability.
Gold Beach is an operational electrical substation located in Oregon, United States, owned and operated by Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). The facility operates at a voltage of 115 kV, placing it within the sub-transmission voltage class typical for regional distribution and industrial supply. As part of BPA's extensive transmission network, Gold Beach operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) oversight. BPA is a federal power marketing administration that manages a high-voltage transmission system across the Pacific Northwest, ensuring reliable electricity delivery to utilities and consumers. The substation plays a key role in the local grid, supporting the electrical infrastructure of the Gold Beach area and surrounding communities. Its location along the Oregon coast positions it to serve both residential and commercial loads, contributing to the region's energy resilience and economic activity.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a coastal region of Oregon, characterized by temperate rainforests and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. The local environment supports diverse ecosystems, and the facility's design and operation must consider potential impacts on nearby habitats. As part of BPA's system, Gold Beach adheres to environmental compliance measures under federal regulations, including those related to electromagnetic fields and land use.
Frequently asked questions
The Gold Beach substation is located in Oregon, United States, near the city of Gold Beach along the southern Oregon coast.
The Gold Beach substation operates at a voltage of 115 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission and regional distribution systems.
The Gold Beach substation is owned and operated by the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), a federal power marketing administration in the United States.
The substation operates under NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, which govern the reliability and security of the bulk power system in the United States.
The Gold Beach substation helps distribute electricity from BPA's high-voltage transmission network to local utilities and consumers in the Gold Beach area, supporting regional energy reliability.