Overview
Keansburg Substation is an operational electrical substation in New Jersey, owned and operated by Jersey Central Power and Light. It handles voltages of 34.5 kV and 12.47 kV, serving the local grid.
Keansburg Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Keansburg, New Jersey, United States. Owned and operated by Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, this facility plays a role in the regional distribution network. The substation operates at voltage levels of 34.5 kV and 12.47 kV, typical for sub-transmission and distribution applications. As part of the US electrical infrastructure, the substation operates under the regulatory oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for wholesale electricity markets and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) for retail service. JCP&L's assets are subject to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards to ensure grid stability. The substation likely includes switchgear and transformers to step down voltage for local distribution. The substation serves the Keansburg area, a coastal community in Monmouth County. Its location near the Raritan Bay may require considerations for coastal weather resilience. The facility supports residential and commercial customers in the region, contributing to the reliability of the local power grid.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a coastal urban area near the Raritan Bay, which may expose it to salt spray and storm surge risks. Its voltage levels (34.5 kV and 12.47 kV) indicate a role in sub-transmission and distribution, with potential environmental considerations related to electromagnetic fields and stormwater runoff from the site. Typical substations in this region may have undergone upgrades to meet modern reliability standards.
Frequently asked questions
Keansburg Substation is located in Keansburg, New Jersey, United States, at coordinates 40.439423, -74.129741.
Keansburg Substation is owned and operated by Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy.
Keansburg Substation handles voltages of 34.5 kV and 12.47 kV, typical for sub-transmission and distribution networks.
In the United States, substations must comply with NERC reliability standards for grid stability and FERC regulations for wholesale electricity. State-level oversight is provided by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities.
Substations transform voltage levels, switch circuits, and protect equipment. They are critical nodes in the transmission and distribution network, ensuring reliable power delivery to consumers.