Overview
Poages Mill Substation is an operational electrical substation in Virginia, United States, owned and operated by Appalachian Power Company. It handles voltages of 138 kV and 13.09 kV.
Poages Mill 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 node in the regional power grid, stepping down transmission-level voltage for local distribution. The substation operates at voltages of 138 kV and 13.09 kV, indicating it functions as a transmission-to-distribution substation. As part of Appalachian Power's network, it is subject to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulation for transmission assets. The facility likely employs modern substation automation per IEC 61850 standards to ensure grid stability and efficient power flow. This substation plays a critical role in delivering electricity to the surrounding community, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial loads. Its location in Virginia places it within the PJM Interconnection, one of the largest regional transmission organizations in the United States, which coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity across multiple states.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a region with a mix of urban and rural areas, where electrical infrastructure must balance reliability with environmental considerations. The 138 kV voltage level indicates it is part of the high-voltage transmission network, which can have localized impacts such as electromagnetic fields and land use for rights-of-way. The facility's operation is subject to environmental regulations that manage these impacts, including vegetation management and stormwater runoff controls.
Frequently asked questions
Poages Mill Substation is located in Virginia, United States, at coordinates 37.199477, -80.034662.
Poages Mill Substation operates at voltages of 138 kV and 13.09 kV, serving as a transmission-to-distribution substation.
Poages Mill Substation is owned and operated by Appalachian Power Company, a subsidiary of American Electric Power.
As part of the US electrical grid, Poages Mill Substation is subject to NERC reliability standards and FERC regulation for transmission assets.
Poages Mill Substation steps down high-voltage transmission power for local distribution, ensuring reliable electricity supply to the surrounding area.