Overview
Gordon's Corner Substation is an operational electrical substation in New Jersey, USA, owned and operated by Jersey Central Power and Light. It operates at voltage levels of 34.5 kV and 12.47 kV, serving the local grid.
Gordon's Corner Substation is an electrical substation located in New Jersey, United States, owned and operated by Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional power distribution network, stepping down transmission voltages for local distribution. The substation operates at two voltage levels: 34.5 kV and 12.47 kV, indicating it serves as a distribution substation that receives power at a higher voltage and reduces it for delivery to end users. As part of JCP&L's infrastructure, it is subject to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations for transmission-level assets, though its distribution role places it under state utility commission oversight. This substation supports the electrical infrastructure of central New Jersey, an area with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial loads. Its location near the Gordon's Corner area ensures reliable power supply to the community, contributing to grid stability and local energy resilience.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a suburban area of New Jersey, where land use includes residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors. Electrical infrastructure in this region must consider storm resilience due to the area's susceptibility to nor'easters and hurricanes. The facility's design likely includes measures to withstand extreme weather, such as elevated equipment and flood protection, to maintain grid reliability during adverse conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Gordon's Corner Substation is located in New Jersey, United States, near the Gordon's Corner area. Its approximate coordinates are 40.3115 N, -74.3050 W.
Gordon's Corner Substation operates at two voltage levels: 34.5 kV and 12.47 kV. These voltages indicate it functions as a distribution substation, stepping down power for local delivery.
Gordon's Corner Substation is owned and operated by Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. JCP&L provides electricity to over 1.1 million customers in New Jersey.
Substations in the United States are subject to NERC reliability standards for grid stability and FERC regulations for interstate transmission. Distribution substations also fall under state public utility commission rules, such as the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
A distribution substation receives high-voltage electricity from transmission lines and steps it down to lower voltages suitable for local distribution to homes and businesses. It also provides protection and switching capabilities to isolate faults and maintain grid reliability.