Overview
Pfeiler Substation is an operational electrical substation in Iowa, United States, owned and operated by Maquoketa Valley REC. It operates at a voltage of 69 kV, serving the local grid.
Pfeiler Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Iowa, United States. Owned and operated by Maquoketa Valley REC, the facility is a key node in the regional electrical infrastructure, stepping down transmission voltage for local distribution. The substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission or distribution-level facilities in rural cooperative networks. As part of the Maquoketa Valley REC system, it adheres to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and is subject to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) oversight for interconnection and rate regulation. This substation plays a vital role in delivering reliable electricity to the surrounding agricultural and residential communities in eastern Iowa. Its operational status ensures continued grid stability and power quality for the cooperative's members, supporting local economic activity and daily life.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of Iowa, characterized by agricultural land and dispersed residential development. Its 69 kV voltage level indicates a moderate scale, with typical environmental considerations including electromagnetic field management and stormwater runoff control. The facility's location away from dense urban centers reduces direct exposure to sensitive receptors, though it may be subject to seasonal weather events common to the Midwest.
Frequently asked questions
Pfeiler Substation is located in Iowa, United States, at coordinates 42.455333, -91.190261. It is owned and operated by Maquoketa Valley REC.
Pfeiler Substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission or distribution-level substations in rural electric cooperative systems.
Pfeiler Substation is owned by Maquoketa Valley REC, a rural electric cooperative serving parts of eastern Iowa.
As part of the U.S. electrical grid, Pfeiler Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission and distribution assets.
A 69 kV substation typically steps down higher transmission voltages for local distribution, serving as a critical link between the bulk power system and end users.