Overview
Montage Substation is an operational electrical substation in Pennsylvania, United States, owned and operated by PPL. It operates at 69 kV, supporting regional grid stability.
Montage Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Pennsylvania, United States, owned and operated by PPL. The facility operates at a voltage level of 69 kV, classifying it as a medium-voltage substation within the regional transmission and distribution network. As part of the U.S. electrical infrastructure, Montage Substation operates under the regulatory oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and adheres to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards. The substation's equipment likely includes circuit breakers, transformers, and switchgear compliant with IEEE and ISO/IEC 61850 standards for automation and communication. The substation plays a key role in local grid reliability, serving residential and commercial loads in the surrounding area. Its location in Pennsylvania places it within the PJM Interconnection, one of the largest regional transmission organizations in the U.S., which coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a region with a temperate climate, where seasonal temperature variations can affect equipment performance and maintenance schedules. Its location in a mixed urban-rural area means it supports both residential and light industrial loads. The facility's design likely includes measures to mitigate electromagnetic fields and manage stormwater runoff, consistent with standard environmental practices for electrical infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
Montage Substation is located in Pennsylvania, United States, at coordinates 41.344727, -75.704616.
Montage Substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for medium-voltage substations in the U.S. distribution network.
Montage Substation is owned and operated by PPL, a major energy company in the United States.
As part of the U.S. electrical grid, Montage Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, as well as IEEE and ISO/IEC 61850 standards for substation automation.
Montage Substation serves as a node in the regional transmission and distribution network, stepping down voltage for local distribution and helping maintain grid stability within the PJM Interconnection.