Overview
Perkins Park Substation is an operational electrical substation in Virginia, United States, owned and operated by Appalachian Power Company. It operates at 69 kV, supporting regional grid stability.
Perkins Park Substation is an electrical substation located in Virginia, United States, owned and operated by Appalachian Power Company. The facility is operational and serves as a key node in the local power distribution network, stepping down transmission voltage for regional delivery. The substation operates at a voltage level of 69 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission or distribution substations in the United States. As part of the Appalachian Power grid, it falls under the regulatory oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and must comply with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards to ensure grid stability and security. The substation plays a critical role in supplying electricity to the surrounding community, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial loads. Its location in Virginia places it within the PJM Interconnection regional transmission organization, which coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a region with a mix of urban and rural areas, where maintaining reliable electrical infrastructure is essential for community resilience. The 69 kV voltage level indicates it serves as a distribution hub, with potential environmental considerations including electromagnetic field management and stormwater runoff control. The facility's operational status suggests it is subject to standard environmental compliance measures under state and federal regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Perkins Park Substation is located in Virginia, United States, at coordinates 37.387320, -79.155513.
Perkins Park Substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission or distribution substations.
The substation is owned and operated by Appalachian Power Company, a subsidiary of American Electric Power.
As part of the US electrical grid, the substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, and it operates within the PJM Interconnection regional transmission organization.
A 69 kV substation typically steps down transmission voltage for distribution to local networks, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers while ensuring grid stability.