Overview
Michigan Avenue Substation is an operational electrical substation in Coldwater, Michigan, owned and operated by the City of Coldwater Board of Public Utilities. It operates at 138 kV, serving the local grid.
Michigan Avenue Substation is an electrical substation located in Coldwater, Michigan, United States. Owned and operated by the City of Coldwater Board of Public Utilities, the facility is currently operational and plays a key role in the local electrical infrastructure. The substation operates at a voltage of 138 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission or distribution-level facilities in the United States. As a municipal utility asset, it is subject to state and federal reliability standards, including those set by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The City of Coldwater Board of Public Utilities manages the substation as part of its public power system. This substation supports the electrical needs of Coldwater and the surrounding area, contributing to grid stability and local energy distribution. Its location in a small urban setting underscores its importance for community power supply and resilience. The facility's operational status ensures continued service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in Coldwater, a city in southern Michigan with a temperate climate. Electrical infrastructure like this substation is designed to withstand seasonal weather variations, including snow and ice. The 138 kV voltage level indicates a moderate-scale facility that connects local distribution to the broader transmission grid. Its urban location means it is integrated into the built environment, with standard environmental considerations for electromagnetic fields and noise mitigation.
Frequently asked questions
Michigan Avenue Substation is located in Coldwater, Michigan, United States, at coordinates 41.955798, -84.979258.
The substation is owned and operated by the City of Coldwater Board of Public Utilities, a municipal utility serving the Coldwater area.
Michigan Avenue Substation operates at 138 kV, a common voltage for sub-transmission and distribution substations in the United States.
As part of the U.S. electrical grid, this substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets, as well as state-level utility regulations.
A 138 kV substation typically steps down voltage from higher transmission levels for local distribution, serving as a critical node for grid stability and power delivery to communities.