Overview
Green Garden & West 21st Street Substation is an operational substation in Erie, Pennsylvania, owned and operated by Penelec. It handles multiple voltage levels including 115 kV, 34.5 kV, 23 kV, and 13.2 kV, serving the local grid.
Green Garden & West 21st Street Substation is an electrical substation located in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States. Owned and operated by Penelec, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, the facility is operational and plays a key role in the regional power distribution network. The substation handles multiple voltage levels, including 115,000 volts for transmission and lower voltages for distribution, indicating its function as a step-down substation. As part of the U.S. electrical infrastructure, this substation operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Penelec is subject to reliability standards that ensure grid stability and compliance with mandatory cybersecurity and maintenance protocols. The substation's voltage levels suggest it connects high-voltage transmission lines to local distribution networks, typical for serving urban and suburban areas. The substation's location in Erie, a city on Lake Erie, places it in a region with significant industrial and residential demand. Its role in the grid is critical for maintaining reliable power supply to the surrounding community. Its operational status indicates it is actively contributing to the electrical infrastructure of northwestern Pennsylvania.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in an urban area of Erie, Pennsylvania, near Lake Erie. Its operation involves electromagnetic fields and potential oil leakage from transformers, which are managed through standard environmental safeguards. The facility's proximity to residential zones requires adherence to noise and safety regulations. The local climate, with cold winters and lake-effect snow, may influence maintenance schedules and equipment durability.
Frequently asked questions
The substation is located in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States, near the intersection of Green Garden Road and West 21st Street.
The substation handles multiple voltage levels: 115,000 volts (115 kV), 34,500 volts (34.5 kV), 23,000 volts (23 kV), and 13,200 volts (13.2 kV).
The substation is owned and operated by Penelec, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corporation.
As part of the U.S. electrical grid, the substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, including requirements for grid stability, cybersecurity, and maintenance.
Substations like this one step down high-voltage transmission power to lower voltages for distribution to homes and businesses, ensuring safe and reliable electricity delivery.