Overview
Nine Mile Creek Substation is an operational electrical substation owned by Xcel Energy in the United States, operating at 115 kV voltage level.
Nine Mile Creek Substation is an operational electrical substation located in the United States, owned and operated by Xcel Energy. The facility operates at a voltage level of 115 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission and distribution substations in the US grid. As a 115 kV substation, Nine Mile Creek plays a role in stepping down power from higher transmission voltages for local distribution. The facility 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. The substation is part of Xcel Energy's network serving the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Its location in an urban area underscores its importance for maintaining grid stability and reliability for residential and commercial customers. The facility contributes to the regional electrical infrastructure by ensuring efficient power delivery.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in an urban environment near Nine Mile Creek, a waterway in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Its operation involves standard electrical infrastructure considerations such as electromagnetic fields and noise, which are managed through typical mitigation measures. The facility's urban location means it supports dense population centers, with potential impacts on local land use and visual aesthetics.
Frequently asked questions
Nine Mile Creek Substation is located in the United States, near Nine Mile Creek in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, with coordinates 44.859753, -93.337106.
Nine Mile Creek Substation operates at a voltage level of 115 kV, which is common for sub-transmission and distribution substations in the US electrical grid.
Nine Mile Creek Substation is owned and operated by Xcel Energy, a major utility company serving the Upper Midwest region of the United States.
As part of the US bulk power system, Nine Mile Creek Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, which ensure grid stability and security.
A 115 kV substation typically steps down high-voltage transmission power for local distribution, serving as a critical node in the electrical grid to deliver electricity to homes and businesses.