Overview
New Castle I Avenue Sub. is an operational substation in New Castle, Indiana, owned and operated by Duke Energy. It operates at 34.5 kV, supporting local grid stability.
New Castle I Avenue Sub. is an electrical substation located in New Castle, Indiana, United States. Owned and operated by Duke Energy, the facility is part of the regional transmission and distribution network, serving the local community with a voltage level of 34.5 kV. 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 medium-voltage substation, it plays a role in stepping down power for distribution to residential and commercial customers in the area. The facility's operational status ensures continued electricity supply to New Castle and surrounding areas. Substations like this are critical for grid reliability, enabling voltage regulation and fault isolation. Duke Energy's ownership reflects the company's extensive footprint in the Midwest and Southeast United States.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a rural-urban transition area in Henry County, Indiana. Its operation involves electromagnetic fields and potential oil leakage from transformers, but modern containment measures mitigate environmental impact. The surrounding landscape includes agricultural land and residential areas, with no sensitive ecological zones immediately adjacent.
Frequently asked questions
New Castle I Avenue Sub. is located in New Castle, Indiana, United States, at coordinates 39.917305, -85.354574.
The substation operates at a voltage of 34.5 kV, which is typical for distribution-level substations.
The substation is owned and operated by Duke Energy, a major utility company in the United States.
As part of the US bulk power system, the substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for grid stability and safety.
A 34.5 kV substation typically steps down transmission voltage for distribution to local customers, providing voltage regulation and fault protection.