Overview
McElmurray 24.9 Substation is an operational substation in Texas, United States, owned by Golden Spread Electric Cooperative. It operates at 138 kV and 24.9 kV, serving the regional grid.
McElmurray 24.9 Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Texas, United States. Owned by Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, the facility plays a key role in stepping down transmission voltage for local distribution. The substation's voltage levels of 138 kV and 24.9 kV indicate it serves as a transmission-to-distribution interface, typical for rural cooperatives in the region. As part of the US electrical infrastructure, this substation operates under NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets. Golden Spread Electric Cooperative is a generation and transmission cooperative serving member distribution cooperatives in Texas and Oklahoma. The substation likely includes modern switchgear and protection systems to ensure grid stability. The facility supports the regional grid by providing reliable power to rural communities and industrial customers. Its location in Texas places it within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) interconnection, which manages the majority of the state's power grid. The substation's operational status ensures continued service to the local area.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a rural area of Texas, characterized by semi-arid climate and agricultural land use. Electrical infrastructure in such settings must withstand extreme weather events like thunderstorms and heatwaves. The facility's design likely incorporates measures to minimize environmental impact, such as oil containment for transformers and noise mitigation. Its role in distributing power to rural communities supports local economic activity without significant ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
McElmurray 24.9 Substation is located in Texas, United States, at coordinates 32.465924, -100.139149.
The substation operates at 138 kV and 24.9 kV, serving as a transmission-to-distribution interface.
The substation is owned by Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, a generation and transmission cooperative serving member cooperatives in Texas and Oklahoma.
US substations must comply with NERC reliability standards for grid stability and FERC regulations for transmission assets. Facilities also follow IEEE and ISO/IEC standards for automation and protection.
Substations step down high transmission voltages to lower distribution voltages for local use, ensuring safe and reliable power delivery to homes and businesses.