Overview
NW 12th & Arbor Substation is an operational electrical substation in Lincoln, Nebraska, owned and operated by Lincoln Electric System. It operates at 115 kV, serving the local grid.
NW 12th & Arbor Substation is a 115 kV electrical substation located in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Owned and operated by Lincoln Electric System, the facility plays a key role in the regional power distribution network, stepping down transmission voltage for local consumption. As a 115 kV substation, it operates at a standard sub-transmission voltage level common in North America. The facility is subject to NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, ensuring grid stability and compliance with mandatory reliability requirements. Lincoln Electric System, a public power utility, serves over 150,000 customers in the Lincoln area. The substation supports the electrical infrastructure of Lincoln, a growing Midwestern city. Its operational status and voltage level indicate it is a medium-scale facility critical for maintaining reliable power supply to residential, commercial, and industrial users in the region.
Environmental context
The substation is located in an urban area of Lincoln, Nebraska, where electrical infrastructure must balance reliability with environmental considerations. Urban substations like this one are typically designed with noise mitigation and oil containment systems to minimize local impact. The surrounding region experiences a continental climate with hot summers and cold winters, influencing demand patterns and infrastructure design.
Frequently asked questions
NW 12th & Arbor Substation is located in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, at coordinates 40.891782, -96.738317.
NW 12th & Arbor Substation operates at 115 kV, a standard sub-transmission voltage level in the United States.
The substation is owned and operated by Lincoln Electric System, a public power utility serving the Lincoln, Nebraska area.
As part of the US electrical grid, this substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission and sub-transmission assets.
A 115 kV substation typically steps down transmission voltage for distribution to local networks, serving as a critical node for reliable electricity delivery to urban and suburban areas.