Overview
North Fredericksburg Substation is an operational electrical substation in Ohio, United States, owned and operated by AEP Ohio. It operates at 69 kV, serving the local grid.
North Fredericksburg Substation is an electrical substation located in Ohio, United States. Owned and operated by AEP Ohio, the facility is part of the regional transmission and distribution network, stepping down voltage for local distribution. The substation operates at 69 kV, a common sub-transmission voltage level in the United States. As part of AEP Ohio's infrastructure, the substation is subject to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations for transmission-level assets. The 69 kV voltage level indicates it serves as a distribution substation, supplying power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the surrounding area. The facility is located in a rural or suburban setting, typical for substations supporting smaller communities. The substation plays a critical role in maintaining grid stability and reliability for the local area. Its operational status ensures continuous power delivery to end-users. The facility's age and specific equipment are not detailed, but typical substations of this voltage class use air-insulated switchgear and may be undergoing modernization to improve efficiency and resilience.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a rural area of Ohio, where the surrounding landscape includes agricultural fields and scattered residential developments. The 69 kV voltage level suggests it serves a moderately populated region, with potential environmental considerations including electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure near property lines and stormwater runoff from the gravel or paved substation yard. The facility's operation is subject to local environmental regulations regarding oil containment from transformers and noise control.
Frequently asked questions
North Fredericksburg Substation is located in Ohio, United States, at coordinates 40.710724, -81.892116.
North Fredericksburg Substation operates at 69 kV (69,000 volts), which is a sub-transmission voltage level commonly used for distribution to local areas.
The substation is owned and operated by AEP Ohio, a subsidiary of American Electric Power, which provides electricity to customers in Ohio.
Substations in the United States must comply with NERC reliability standards for grid stability and FERC regulations for transmission assets. Additionally, ISO/IEC 61850 standards may apply for substation automation.
A 69 kV substation typically steps down higher transmission voltages (e.g., 138 kV or 230 kV) to distribution voltages (e.g., 12 kV or 34.5 kV) for delivery to homes and businesses, serving as a critical node in the power network.