Overview
Kuller Road Substation is an operational electrical substation in New Jersey, United States, owned and operated by Public Service Enterprise Group. It handles voltages of 138 kV, 69 kV, and 13.2 kV.
Kuller Road Substation is an operational electrical substation located in New Jersey, United States. Owned and operated by Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG), this facility plays a role in the regional power grid by stepping down transmission voltages for local distribution. The substation operates at multiple voltage levels: 138 kV, 69 kV, and 13.2 kV, indicating its function as a transmission-to-distribution interface. As part of PSEG's infrastructure, it is subject to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulation for grid stability and security. Located in a densely populated area of New Jersey, Kuller Road Substation supports the electrical needs of surrounding communities and industries. Its integration into the PJM Interconnection regional transmission organization ensures coordinated operation and reliability across the mid-Atlantic grid.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in an urbanized area of New Jersey, where electrical infrastructure is critical for supporting residential, commercial, and industrial loads. The facility's voltage levels and operational status contribute to grid stability in a region with high electricity demand. Environmental considerations include electromagnetic field management and compliance with local land use regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Kuller Road Substation is located in New Jersey, United States, at coordinates 40.885492, -74.163578.
The substation operates at 138 kV, 69 kV, and 13.2 kV, serving as a transmission-to-distribution interface.
The substation is owned and operated by Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG), a major utility in the northeastern United States.
As part of the US power grid, the substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, ensuring grid stability and security.
The substation steps down high transmission voltages to lower distribution levels, supplying electricity to local communities and industries within the PJM Interconnection region.