Overview
Johnsons Bayou Substation is an operational electrical substation in Louisiana, United States, owned and operated by Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative, Inc. It operates at 69 kV, serving the local grid.
Johnsons Bayou Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Johnsons Bayou, Louisiana, United States. Owned and operated by Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative, Inc., the facility operates at a voltage level of 69 kV, classifying it as a medium-voltage substation within the regional electrical infrastructure. The substation operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which set reliability standards for the bulk power system. As a cooperative-owned facility, it plays a role in distributing electricity to rural and suburban areas, typical of electric cooperatives in the United States. Environmental considerations for this substation include its location in a coastal area of Louisiana, which may be subject to hurricane risks and saltwater corrosion. The facility's role in the local grid ensures reliable power supply to the community, supporting residential and commercial activities in the region.
Environmental context
Located in the coastal region of Louisiana, the Johnsons Bayou Substation operates in an environment prone to hurricanes and saltwater intrusion, which can affect equipment longevity and grid reliability. The substation's voltage level of 69 kV indicates it serves as a distribution-level asset, critical for local power stability in a region with significant weather-related risks.
Frequently asked questions
Johnsons Bayou Substation is located in Johnsons Bayou, Louisiana, United States, at coordinates 29.761712, -93.628557.
The substation is owned and operated by Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative, Inc., a member-owned electric utility serving rural areas in Louisiana.
Johnsons Bayou Substation operates at 69 kV (69,000 volts), which is a common distribution voltage level in the United States.
As part of the US bulk power system, the substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, ensuring grid stability and security.
Electric cooperatives like Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative provide electricity to rural and suburban areas, often owning and operating substations like Johnsons Bayou to distribute power from transmission lines to end users.