Overview
Soperton #2 Switching Station is an operational substation in Soperton, Georgia, United States, owned and operated by Altamaha EMC. It operates at 12 kV voltage level.
Soperton #2 Switching Station is a substation located in Soperton, Georgia, United States. Owned and operated by Altamaha EMC, the facility is part of the electrical infrastructure serving the local community. As a switching station, it plays a role in routing and controlling power flow within the distribution network. The substation operates at a voltage level of 12 kV, which is typical for distribution-level infrastructure in rural electric cooperative systems. Altamaha EMC, a member-owned electric cooperative, serves parts of southeastern Georgia. The facility adheres to applicable reliability standards under the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and is subject to regulation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for transmission-level assets, though distribution assets like this are primarily governed by state and cooperative policies. The station supports grid stability and electricity delivery to residential, commercial, and agricultural customers in the Soperton area. Its operational status ensures continued service reliability for the cooperative's members. The facility's location in a rural setting underscores its importance in extending electrical infrastructure to less densely populated regions.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of Georgia, where the surrounding environment includes agricultural land and natural habitats. Electrical infrastructure like this switching station is designed to minimize environmental impact through proper siting and maintenance practices. The 12 kV voltage level indicates a distribution-scale facility, which typically has a smaller footprint and lower electromagnetic field exposure compared to high-voltage transmission lines.
Frequently asked questions
Soperton #2 Switching Station is located in Soperton, Georgia, United States, at coordinates 32.408931, -82.664611.
Soperton #2 Switching Station operates at a voltage level of 12 kV, which is typical for distribution substations.
Soperton #2 Switching Station is owned and operated by Altamaha EMC, an electric cooperative serving southeastern Georgia.
Substations in the United States are subject to reliability standards set by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and, for transmission-level assets, regulation by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Distribution substations like this one also follow state and cooperative policies.
A switching station routes and controls power flow within the distribution network, helping to isolate faults and maintain grid stability.