Overview
Leakey Substation is an operational electrical substation in Texas, United States, owned and operated by Bandera Electric Cooperative. It handles voltages of 69 kV, 24.9 kV, and 12.5 kV.
Leakey Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Texas, United States. Owned and operated by Bandera Electric Cooperative, it serves as a key node in the local electrical infrastructure, stepping down transmission voltages for distribution to residential and commercial customers. The substation operates at multiple voltage levels: 69 kV for transmission, and 24.9 kV and 12.5 kV for distribution. This configuration is typical for rural electric cooperatives in the United States, which often manage their own distribution networks under the regulatory oversight of state public utility commissions and the Rural Utilities Service. The facility adheres to NERC reliability standards to ensure grid stability. As part of Bandera Electric Cooperative's network, Leakey Substation supports electricity delivery to communities in the Texas Hill Country. Its rural location underscores the importance of reliable substation infrastructure for maintaining power quality and minimizing outages in less densely populated areas.
Environmental context
Located in the Texas Hill Country, the substation operates in a rural environment with variable weather conditions, including heat and occasional severe storms. The facility's design and maintenance practices consider local environmental factors to ensure grid reliability and minimize ecological impact.
Frequently asked questions
Leakey Substation is located in Texas, United States, near the coordinates 29.681077, -99.761918, serving the Texas Hill Country region.
Leakey Substation operates at 69 kV for transmission and 24.9 kV and 12.5 kV for distribution, typical for a substation serving rural areas.
Leakey Substation is owned and operated by Bandera Electric Cooperative, a member-owned utility serving parts of Texas.
As part of the US electrical grid, Leakey Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and state-level regulations from the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Substations like Leakey step down high transmission voltages to lower distribution voltages, enabling safe delivery of electricity to homes and businesses.