Overview
Lake Rd. Sub Electric Substation is an operational substation in Scottsburg, Indiana, operated by Scottsburg Electric Department. It operates at 69 kV, serving local grid stability.
Lake Rd. Sub Electric Substation is a 69 kV substation located in Scottsburg, Indiana, United States. Operated by Scottsburg Electric Department, it plays a key role in the local electrical infrastructure, stepping down transmission voltage for distribution to residential and commercial customers. The substation operates at 69 kV, a common sub-transmission voltage level in the United States. As a municipal utility asset, it is subject to NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for grid interconnection and reliability. The facility is part of the broader Indiana electrical grid, which is overseen by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO). This substation supports the Scottsburg community by ensuring reliable power delivery. Its operational status and location near residential areas highlight its importance for local grid stability. The facility is typical of small to medium municipal substations that form the backbone of rural and suburban electrification.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a rural-suburban area of Scottsburg, Indiana, surrounded by mixed residential and agricultural land. Its 69 kV voltage level indicates a sub-transmission role, with lower environmental footprint compared to high-voltage transmission lines. Typical substations of this scale have moderate visual and electromagnetic field impacts on the immediate vicinity.
Frequently asked questions
Lake Rd. Sub Electric Substation is located in Scottsburg, Indiana, United States, at coordinates 38.670769, -85.773431.
The substation operates at 69 kV, which is a common sub-transmission voltage level in the United States.
The substation is operated by Scottsburg Electric Department, a municipal utility serving the Scottsburg area.
As part of the US electrical grid, this substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for interconnection and grid stability.
A 69 kV substation typically steps down transmission voltage to distribution levels, serving local communities and industries. It is a critical node for grid reliability.