Overview
Hickory White Substation is an operational electrical substation in Tennessee, United States, owned and operated by Chickasaw Electric Cooperative. It operates at 161 kV and 13.2 kV voltage levels.
Hickory White Substation is an electrical substation located in Tennessee, United States. Owned and operated by Chickasaw Electric Cooperative, the facility plays a key role in the regional power distribution network. The substation is operational and serves as a node for voltage transformation and grid stability. The substation operates at two voltage levels: 161 kV (transmission) and 13.2 kV (distribution), indicating its function as a step-down substation. This configuration is typical for connecting high-voltage transmission lines to lower-voltage distribution networks serving local communities. As part of the US electrical infrastructure, the facility adheres to NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for grid stability. Operated by a rural electric cooperative, Hickory White Substation supports electricity delivery to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers in the region. Its location in Tennessee places it within the Southeastern Electric Reliability Council (SERC) region, which coordinates bulk power system reliability. The substation's role in voltage regulation and load balancing contributes to the overall resilience of the local grid.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a rural area of Tennessee, where the surrounding landscape includes agricultural fields and scattered woodlands. Electrical infrastructure in such settings typically has minimal direct environmental impact, though rights-of-way require vegetation management. The facility's voltage levels (161 kV and 13.2 kV) are standard for regional distribution, and its operation supports the integration of distributed energy resources common in rural cooperatives.
Frequently asked questions
Hickory White Substation is located in Tennessee, United States, near coordinates 35.252195, -89.588113.
The substation operates at 161 kV (transmission) and 13.2 kV (distribution), typical for a step-down substation.
The substation is owned and operated by Chickasaw Electric Cooperative, a rural electric cooperative serving Tennessee.
US substations must comply with NERC reliability standards for grid stability and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets.
Substations transform voltage levels, switch circuits, and help regulate power flow to ensure reliable electricity distribution.