Overview
Progress Street Substation is an operational electrical substation in Michigan, United States, owned and operated by Consumers Energy. It operates at 138 kV and 7.2 kV, serving the local grid.
Progress Street Substation is an electrical substation located in Michigan, United States, owned and operated by Consumers Energy. The facility is operational and plays a role in the regional power distribution network, stepping down transmission-level voltages for local use. The substation operates at voltages of 138,000 volts (138 kV) and 7,200 volts (7.2 kV), indicating it handles both high-voltage transmission and lower-voltage distribution. As part of the U.S. electrical infrastructure, it falls under the regulatory oversight of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which enforce reliability standards for grid stability. As a substation in Michigan, Progress Street Substation contributes to the reliability of electricity supply in the region. Its location in a rural area of the state suggests it may serve a smaller community or industrial load, supporting local economic activity and residential needs.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a rural area of Michigan, where the surrounding landscape includes forests and agricultural land. Electrical infrastructure in such settings typically has a localized environmental footprint, primarily involving land use for equipment and access roads. The operation of the substation involves electromagnetic fields and potential minor impacts from maintenance activities, but these are generally managed under standard utility practices and regulatory compliance.
Frequently asked questions
Progress Street Substation is located in Michigan, United States, at coordinates 45.067708, -83.892825.
Progress Street Substation is an electrical substation that transforms high-voltage electricity (138 kV) to lower voltages (7.2 kV) for distribution to local customers.
Progress Street Substation is owned and operated by Consumers Energy, a major utility company serving Michigan.
As part of the U.S. electrical grid, Progress Street Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets.
Progress Street Substation operates at 138,000 volts (138 kV) for transmission and 7,200 volts (7.2 kV) for distribution.