Overview
Scalp Level Substation is an operational electrical substation in Pennsylvania, United States, owned by Pennsylvania Electric Company. It operates at 115 kV, serving the local grid.
Scalp Level Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Pennsylvania, United States. Owned by Pennsylvania Electric Company, the facility operates at a voltage of 115 kV, placing it within the sub-transmission to transmission voltage range typical for regional power 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 the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland (PJM) Interconnection, the facility adheres to stringent grid stability and operational protocols. Scalp Level Substation plays a key role in the local electrical infrastructure, stepping down voltage for distribution to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the surrounding area. Its location in rural Pennsylvania supports grid reliability and energy delivery to communities in the region.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of Pennsylvania, where the surrounding landscape includes mixed forest and agricultural land. Electrical infrastructure in such settings typically requires careful siting to minimize visual impact and avoid sensitive habitats. The 115 kV voltage level indicates moderate electromagnetic fields, which are managed through standard engineering practices to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
Frequently asked questions
Scalp Level Substation is located in Pennsylvania, United States, near the coordinates 40.233829, -78.863878.
Scalp Level Substation operates at a voltage of 115 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission and transmission applications in the US electrical grid.
Scalp Level Substation is owned by Pennsylvania Electric Company, a utility serving parts of Pennsylvania.
As part of the US bulk power system, Scalp Level Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, as well as PJM Interconnection requirements.
A 115 kV substation typically steps down transmission voltage for distribution to local networks, serving industrial, commercial, and residential customers while ensuring grid stability.