Overview
Queen Substation is an operational electrical substation in Monroe County, Michigan, owned and operated by DTE Energy. It operates at 40 kV and 4.8 kV, serving the local grid.
Queen Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Monroe County, Michigan, United States. Owned and operated by DTE Energy, the facility plays a key role in the regional power distribution network, stepping down transmission voltages for local use. The substation operates at two voltage levels: 40,000 volts (40 kV) and 4,800 volts (4.8 kV), indicating it functions as a distribution substation. As part of DTE Energy's infrastructure, it is subject to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations for grid stability and safety. Queen Substation supports the electrical needs of the surrounding community in southeastern Michigan. Its location near Lake Erie and agricultural areas underscores its importance in maintaining reliable power for both urban and rural customers. The facility contributes to grid resilience in a region prone to severe weather events.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a mixed urban-rural area of Monroe County, near Lake Erie. The local environment includes agricultural lands and residential communities, with the substation's infrastructure designed to minimize electromagnetic field impacts. Its voltage levels and equipment age are typical for distribution substations in the region, with standard environmental mitigation measures such as oil containment for transformers.
Frequently asked questions
Queen Substation is located in Monroe County, Michigan, United States, near the coordinates 41.965323, -83.374199.
Queen Substation is owned and operated by DTE Energy, a major utility company serving southeastern Michigan.
Queen Substation operates at two voltage levels: 40,000 volts (40 kV) and 4,800 volts (4.8 kV), typical for a distribution substation.
As part of the US electrical grid, Queen Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission and distribution infrastructure.
Distribution substations step down transmission voltages to lower levels for local distribution, ensuring reliable electricity supply to homes and businesses.