Overview
Munfordville Substation is an operational electrical substation in Kentucky, United States, owned and operated by Kentucky Utilities Company. It handles voltages of 69 kV and 12.47 kV, serving the local grid.
Munfordville Substation is an electrical substation located in Munfordville, Kentucky, United States. Owned and operated by Kentucky Utilities Company, the facility is part of the regional transmission and distribution network, stepping down high-voltage electricity for local distribution. The substation operates at voltage levels of 69,000 volts (69 kV) and 12,470 volts (12.47 kV), indicating its role in both sub-transmission and distribution. As a substation in the United States, Munfordville Substation operates under the regulatory framework established by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for wholesale electricity markets and reliability standards set by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). Kentucky Utilities Company, a subsidiary of LG&E and KU Energy, is subject to state-level regulation by the Kentucky Public Service Commission. The facility's dual voltage levels suggest it serves as a distribution substation, connecting the high-voltage transmission grid to lower-voltage distribution lines that supply residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Munfordville area. The substation plays a critical role in maintaining grid stability and reliability for the surrounding community. Its location in rural Kentucky supports the local economy and residential needs. The operational status ensures continued service, and the facility is part of a broader network of substations managed by Kentucky Utilities to deliver electricity across the region.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a rural area of Hart County, Kentucky, characterized by rolling hills and agricultural land. The local environment is typical of the Interior Plateau region, with mixed hardwood forests and farmland. Substations like Munfordville have minimal direct environmental impact, but their operation supports the electrical infrastructure that powers homes, farms, and businesses. Modern substations often incorporate measures to minimize electromagnetic fields and prevent oil leaks from transformers.
Frequently asked questions
Munfordville Substation is located in Munfordville, Kentucky, United States, at coordinates 37.270982, -85.903235.
Munfordville Substation is an electrical substation that steps down high-voltage electricity from transmission lines to lower voltages for local distribution. It operates at 69 kV and 12.47 kV.
Munfordville Substation is owned and operated by Kentucky Utilities Company, a utility serving customers in Kentucky.
Substations in the US are regulated by FERC for wholesale electricity and NERC for reliability standards. State-level public service commissions also oversee distribution utilities.
Munfordville Substation handles voltages of 69,000 volts (69 kV) and 12,470 volts (12.47 kV), typical for a distribution substation.