Overview
Peermont Substation is an operational electrical substation in New Jersey, United States, owned by Atlantic City Electric. It operates at 69 kV and 12.47 kV, serving the local grid.
Peermont Substation is an electrical substation located in New Jersey, United States, owned and operated by Atlantic City Electric. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional power distribution network, stepping down transmission-level voltages for local distribution. The substation operates at voltage levels of 69 kV and 12.47 kV, typical for a distribution substation that connects the subtransmission system to lower-voltage distribution feeders. As part of the Atlantic City Electric system, it falls under the regulatory oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for wholesale electricity and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for retail service. The facility adheres to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards to ensure grid stability. Located in a coastal area of New Jersey, the substation supports the electrical infrastructure for residential and commercial customers in the region. Its operation is critical for maintaining reliable power supply, particularly during peak demand periods and extreme weather events common to the Atlantic coast. The substation's design and maintenance reflect standard practices for aging infrastructure in the region.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a coastal region of New Jersey, an area prone to hurricanes and nor'easters that can impact electrical infrastructure. The facility's location near the Atlantic Ocean exposes it to salt spray and high winds, which can accelerate corrosion of equipment. Vegetation management and flood protection are typical considerations for substations in this environment to maintain reliability.
Frequently asked questions
Peermont Substation is located in New Jersey, United States, near coordinates 39.077043, -74.740903.
Peermont Substation is owned and operated by Atlantic City Electric, a utility serving parts of New Jersey.
Peermont Substation operates at 69 kV and 12.47 kV, typical for a distribution substation stepping down voltage for local use.
As part of the U.S. grid, Peermont Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets.
Substations like Peermont transform voltage levels and switch electrical circuits to route power reliably from transmission lines to distribution networks serving homes and businesses.