Overview
Killeen Fort Hood West Substation is an operational electrical substation in Texas, United States, owned and operated by Oncor. It handles voltages of 138 kV, 25 kV, and 12.5 kV, serving the Killeen and Fort Hood area.
Killeen Fort Hood West Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Texas, United States, owned and operated by Oncor. The facility is situated near the city of Killeen and the Fort Hood military installation, playing a critical role in regional power distribution. With voltage levels of 138 kV, 25 kV, and 12.5 kV, it is a medium-to-high voltage substation that steps down transmission-level power for local distribution. 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. Oncor, as a transmission and distribution utility in Texas, must comply with these standards to ensure grid stability. The facility's voltage levels indicate it serves both transmission (138 kV) and distribution (25 kV, 12.5 kV) functions, typical for substations in the region. As part of the Texas Interconnection, the substation supports the electrical infrastructure for a densely populated area with significant military and residential demand. Its operational status and connection to Fort Hood underscore its importance for national security and community resilience. The substation's design and maintenance follow industry standards such as ISO/IEC 61850 for substation automation, enhancing reliability and safety.
Environmental context
The substation is located in central Texas, a region with hot summers and occasional severe weather, including thunderstorms and ice storms, which can impact grid reliability. The facility's urban and military setting requires robust design to withstand local climate conditions. Its voltage levels and criticality to the Fort Hood base and surrounding communities necessitate stringent environmental management to prevent outages and ensure operational continuity.
Frequently asked questions
Killeen Fort Hood West Substation is located in Texas, United States, near the city of Killeen and the Fort Hood military installation. Its approximate coordinates are 31.109117 N, -97.812834 W.
The substation operates at multiple voltage levels: 138,000 volts (138 kV) for transmission, and 25,000 volts (25 kV) and 12,500 volts (12.5 kV) for distribution.
The substation is owned and operated by Oncor, a major transmission and distribution utility in Texas.
As part of the US bulk power system, the substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations. Oncor also follows ISO/IEC 61850 for substation automation and communication.
The substation serves the Killeen area and Fort Hood, a major military base, making it critical for both civilian and national security power needs. Its medium-to-high voltage capacity supports grid stability in central Texas.