Overview
Raco Substation is an operational electrical substation owned and operated by Cloverland Electric Cooperative in Michigan, United States, operating at 69 kV.
Raco Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Michigan, United States. Owned and operated by Cloverland Electric Cooperative, it serves as a key node in the local power distribution network, stepping down transmission voltage for regional consumers. The substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission or distribution-level infrastructure in the United States. As part of the Cloverland Electric Cooperative system, it is subject to reliability standards set by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and regulatory oversight by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for interconnections affecting bulk power system reliability. Situated in a rural area of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Raco Substation supports the cooperative's mission to provide reliable electricity to its members. Its operational status ensures continued service to the surrounding community, contributing to grid stability in a region with challenging weather conditions and seasonal demand variations.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a rural, forested region of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, an area characterized by cold winters and significant seasonal temperature swings. Electrical infrastructure in such environments must be designed to withstand ice loading, snow accumulation, and temperature extremes. The 69 kV voltage level indicates a role in local distribution rather than long-distance transmission, reducing the ecological footprint of associated rights-of-way.
Frequently asked questions
Raco Substation is located in Michigan, United States, near coordinates 46.359567, -84.801969, in a rural area of the Upper Peninsula.
Raco Substation operates at 69 kV, which is a common voltage for sub-transmission and distribution-level electrical infrastructure in the United States.
Raco Substation is owned and operated by Cloverland Electric Cooperative, a member-owned utility serving parts of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
In the United States, substations are subject to NERC reliability standards for bulk power system reliability and FERC regulations for interstate electricity transmission. Local distribution substations may also follow state utility commission rules.
A 69 kV substation typically steps down transmission voltage to distribution levels, serving as an interface between high-voltage transmission lines and lower-voltage distribution networks that deliver electricity to homes and businesses.