Overview
Sharon Center Substation is an operational electrical substation in Iowa, United States, operated by Eastern Iowa REC. It operates at 69 kV, serving the local grid.
Sharon Center Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Iowa, United States. Owned and operated by Eastern Iowa REC, the facility plays a key role in the regional electrical infrastructure. The substation operates at a voltage level of 69 kV, which is typical for distribution-level substations in rural cooperative networks. 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 a distribution substation, it is subject to NERC's Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards for cybersecurity and physical security. The facility's voltage level and rural location are consistent with the scale of electric cooperatives serving agricultural and residential loads. Sharon Center Substation is part of the Eastern Iowa REC's distribution network, providing reliable electricity to the surrounding community. Its operational status and voltage level indicate its role in stepping down transmission voltages for local distribution. The substation's location in Iowa, a state with a mix of agricultural and industrial demand, underscores its importance in maintaining grid stability for the region.
Environmental context
The substation is located in a rural area of Iowa, where the surrounding landscape is primarily agricultural. The environmental context includes considerations for electromagnetic fields (EMF) and potential impacts on local wildlife, though modern substations are designed to minimize such effects. The facility's operation is subject to environmental regulations regarding oil containment from transformers and noise control.
Frequently asked questions
Sharon Center Substation is located in Iowa, United States, at coordinates 41.582063, -91.579501.
Sharon Center Substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV (69,000 volts), which is typical for distribution-level substations.
Sharon Center Substation is owned and operated by Eastern Iowa REC, a rural electric cooperative serving parts of eastern Iowa.
As part of the U.S. bulk power system, Sharon Center Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, including CIP cybersecurity requirements.
A 69 kV substation typically steps down transmission voltages for local distribution, serving residential, agricultural, and small industrial customers in rural areas.