Overview
Poison Spring Substation is an operational electrical substation in Washington State, United States, owned and operated by Puget Sound Energy. It operates at a voltage of 230 kV, serving the regional power grid.
Poison Spring Substation is an electrical substation located in Washington State, United States, owned and operated by Puget Sound Energy. As a 230 kV substation, it plays a role in the transmission and distribution of electricity within the Pacific Northwest region. The facility is currently operational and forms part of the broader electrical infrastructure managed by Puget Sound Energy. The substation operates at a voltage of 230 kV, which is typical for high-voltage transmission substations that interconnect major power lines and facilitate the efficient transfer of electricity over long distances. In the United States, such substations are subject to reliability standards set by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for interstate transmission. The facility's location in Washington State places it within the Western Interconnection, one of the major power grids in North America. As part of Puget Sound Energy's network, Poison Spring Substation contributes to the reliable supply of electricity to homes, businesses, and industries in the region. The substation's operational status ensures continued grid stability and supports the integration of various power generation sources, including hydroelectric, natural gas, and renewable energy. Its role in the transmission system underscores its importance to the local and regional electrical infrastructure.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of Washington State, characterized by semi-arid climate and shrub-steppe vegetation. The 230 kV voltage level indicates its role in long-distance power transmission, which can have environmental implications such as land use for transmission corridors and potential impacts on local wildlife. However, as a substation, its direct environmental footprint is relatively small compared to generation facilities. The facility's operation is subject to environmental regulations that aim to minimize impacts on the surrounding ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Poison Spring Substation is located in Washington State, United States, at coordinates 46.972450, -120.218276.
Poison Spring Substation is owned and operated by Puget Sound Energy, a major utility serving the Pacific Northwest region.
Poison Spring Substation operates at a voltage of 230 kV, which is typical for high-voltage transmission substations.
As part of the US electrical grid, Poison Spring Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets.
Poison Spring Substation serves as a node in the transmission network, facilitating the transfer of electricity from generation sources to distribution systems, ensuring grid stability and reliability.