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Rogersville Substation - Tennessee Valley Authority 69 kV Substation in Tennessee

United States

Overview

Rogersville Substation is an operational electrical substation in Tennessee, United States, owned and operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority. It operates at a voltage of 69 kV, serving the local grid.

Rogersville Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Tennessee, United States. Owned and operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), this facility plays a role in the regional power distribution network. 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 TVA's extensive grid, Rogersville Substation is subject to NERC reliability standards and FERC regulation, ensuring stable and secure electricity delivery. The 69 kV voltage level indicates that this substation likely serves as a distribution hub, stepping down power from higher transmission voltages for local consumption. TVA's system integrates hydroelectric, nuclear, coal, and natural gas generation, with substations like this one critical for load balancing. Environmentally, the substation's location in rural Tennessee means it supports agricultural and residential communities. Its operation aligns with TVA's environmental stewardship goals, including compliance with Clean Water Act and National Environmental Policy Act requirements. The substation contributes to grid resilience in the Tennessee Valley region.

Environmental context

Located in rural Tennessee, Rogersville Substation operates in an area with mixed agricultural and forested land use. The substation's 69 kV voltage level suggests it serves local distribution needs, minimizing long-distance transmission losses. TVA's environmental management includes habitat conservation and stormwater controls at substation sites to reduce ecological impact.

Frequently asked questions

Rogersville Substation is located in Tennessee, United States, at coordinates 36.396623 N, -83.021397 W.

Rogersville Substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission or distribution-level substations.

Rogersville Substation is owned and operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a federally owned electric utility.

TVA substations must comply with NERC reliability standards for grid stability and FERC regulations for interstate electricity transmission.

A 69 kV substation typically steps down voltage from higher transmission levels for distribution to local communities, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial loads.
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