Risk: Low Substation Operational

Kodak Road Substation - Knoxville, Tennessee Electrical Substation

United States

Overview

Kodak Road Substation is an operational electrical substation in Knoxville, Tennessee, owned and operated by Knoxville Utilities Board. It operates at 69 kV, serving the local grid.

Kodak Road Substation is an electrical substation located in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Owned and operated by Knoxville Utilities Board, the facility is currently operational and plays a role in the regional power distribution network. The substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission and distribution-level infrastructure in the United States. As a substation in the U.S. electrical grid, Kodak Road Substation operates under the regulatory framework established by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). These standards ensure reliability and security for transmission and distribution assets. The facility's voltage level places it in the medium-voltage category, commonly used for distributing power to industrial and commercial customers. The substation supports the electrical infrastructure of Knoxville, a city in eastern Tennessee. Its role is critical for maintaining grid stability and delivering electricity to local communities. The facility is part of a broader network that includes generation, transmission, and distribution systems, contributing to the region's energy reliability.

Environmental context

The substation is located in an urban area of Knoxville, Tennessee, where electrical infrastructure is essential for supporting residential, commercial, and industrial activities. The facility's voltage level and operational status indicate it is part of the medium-voltage distribution network, which is typically less environmentally impactful than high-voltage transmission lines. The surrounding environment includes mixed urban development, and the substation's design likely incorporates standard measures to minimize electromagnetic fields and noise.

Frequently asked questions

Kodak Road Substation is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, at coordinates 35.963037, -83.669629.

Kodak Road Substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is a common voltage for sub-transmission and distribution substations in the United States.

Kodak Road Substation is owned by Knoxville Utilities Board, a public utility serving the Knoxville area.

Substations in the United States, including Kodak Road, must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for grid reliability and security.

A 69 kV substation typically steps down voltage from transmission levels to distribution levels, serving industrial and commercial customers and supporting local grid stability.
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