Overview
Roberts Substation is an operational electrical substation in Ohio, United States, owned by Ohio Edison. It operates at multiple voltage levels including 138 kV, 34.5 kV, and 12.47 kV.
Roberts Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Ohio, United States. Owned by Ohio Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, the facility plays a key role in the regional power grid. The substation's voltage levels of 138 kV, 34.5 kV, and 12.47 kV indicate its function in both transmission and distribution. The substation operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which set reliability standards for the bulk power system. As part of Ohio Edison's network, it is subject to state-level oversight by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). The facility's location in rural Ohio suggests it serves local distribution needs while connecting to higher-voltage transmission lines. Environmental considerations for substations include potential electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure and the use of insulating oils. However, modern substations are designed with safety and environmental standards in mind. Roberts Substation contributes to grid stability and electricity delivery in the region, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of Ohio, where agricultural land and small communities are common. Electrical infrastructure in such settings typically has lower environmental impact than urban facilities, but still requires careful management of stormwater runoff and potential oil spills from transformers. The surrounding ecosystem includes farmland and woodlands, which may be sensitive to construction or maintenance activities.
Frequently asked questions
Roberts Substation is located in Ohio, United States, at coordinates 40.601187, -83.153909. It is owned by Ohio Edison and operates as part of the regional power grid.
Roberts Substation operates at multiple voltage levels: 138,000 volts (138 kV), 34,500 volts (34.5 kV), and 12,470 volts (12.47 kV). These voltages indicate its role in both transmission and distribution.
Roberts Substation is owned by Ohio Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy. The operator is also listed as Ohio Edison, which manages the facility's day-to-day operations.
In the United States, substations are regulated by NERC reliability standards and FERC for transmission-level assets. State-level oversight is provided by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO).
Substations can have environmental impacts such as electromagnetic fields (EMF), noise, and potential oil spills from transformers. However, they are designed with containment measures and are subject to environmental regulations to minimize these effects.