Overview
Natalia Substation is an operational electrical substation in Texas, United States, operated by South Texas Electric Cooperative. It operates at 69 kV, serving the local grid.
Natalia Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Texas, United States, and operated by South Texas Electric Cooperative. The facility operates at a voltage of 69 kV, placing it within the sub-transmission or distribution voltage range typical for regional power distribution in rural and suburban areas. The substation operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which set reliability standards for the bulk power system. As a 69 kV facility, it is subject to NERC's reliability standards for transmission-level assets, though it may also fall under distribution-level oversight depending on its specific grid role. The South Texas Electric Cooperative is a generation and transmission cooperative that supplies power to member distribution cooperatives in south Texas. This substation plays a key role in the local electrical infrastructure by stepping down voltage for distribution to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers in the Natalia area. Its location in rural Texas underscores its importance for maintaining grid stability and power reliability in a region with dispersed population centers. The facility's operational status ensures continued service to the community.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a rural area of south Texas, characterized by a mix of agricultural land and small communities. The 69 kV voltage level indicates a sub-transmission role, which typically involves lower environmental impact compared to high-voltage transmission lines. The facility's operation is subject to environmental regulations under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and state-level requirements for electrical infrastructure, including considerations for land use, wildlife, and electromagnetic fields.
Frequently asked questions
Natalia Substation is located in Texas, United States, near the coordinates 29.207201 N, -98.905221 W, in the vicinity of Natalia, Texas.
Natalia Substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission or distribution substations in the United States.
Natalia Substation is operated by South Texas Electric Cooperative, a generation and transmission cooperative serving member cooperatives in south Texas.
As part of the U.S. electrical grid, Natalia Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets, as well as applicable state and local codes.
A 69 kV substation typically steps down voltage from higher transmission levels for distribution to local communities, serving as a critical link between bulk power systems and end users.