Overview
Great Bend 2nd & Kansas Substation is an operational electrical substation in Great Bend, Kansas, owned and operated by Wheatland Electric Cooperative. It operates at 115 kV, serving the local grid.
Great Bend 2nd & Kansas Substation is an electrical substation located in Great Bend, Kansas, United States. Owned and operated by Wheatland Electric Cooperative, the facility is currently operational and plays a key role in the regional power distribution network. The substation operates at a voltage of 115 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission and distribution-level infrastructure in rural cooperative systems. The substation's technical specifications indicate a 115 kV voltage level, aligning with standard practices for electric cooperatives in the United States. As part of the Wheatland Electric Cooperative network, this facility supports the delivery of electricity to member-consumers in central Kansas. The cooperative model emphasizes reliability and local governance, with infrastructure maintained under Rural Utilities Service (RUS) standards. Environmentally, the substation is situated in a rural agricultural region of Kansas, where the primary environmental considerations include land use compatibility and minimal ecological disruption. The facility's role in grid stability is critical for powering farms, businesses, and homes in the area. Its operational status ensures continued service to the community, supporting economic activity and quality of life.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a rural agricultural area of central Kansas, where the primary environmental considerations include land use compatibility and minimal ecological disruption. The facility's 115 kV infrastructure is typical for distribution networks serving agricultural and residential loads, with low visual and noise impact. The surrounding landscape is characterized by cropland and grasslands, with no sensitive habitats directly affected.
Frequently asked questions
The substation is located in Great Bend, Kansas, United States, at coordinates 38.354846, -98.763791.
The substation operates at 115 kV, which is a common voltage level for sub-transmission and distribution in rural electric cooperative systems.
The substation is owned and operated by Wheatland Electric Cooperative, a member-owned utility serving central Kansas.
Substations in the US are subject to NERC reliability standards for grid stability and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets. For cooperative-owned facilities, RUS standards also apply.
A 115 kV substation steps down transmission voltage for distribution to local consumers, ensuring reliable power delivery to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers.