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South Bremerton Substation - Bremerton, Washington Electrical Substation

United States

Overview

South Bremerton Substation is an operational electrical substation owned by Puget Sound Energy in Bremerton, Washington, operating at 230 kV and 115 kV voltage levels.

South Bremerton Substation is an electrical substation located in Bremerton, Washington, United States. Owned and operated by Puget Sound Energy, the facility is currently operational and serves as a key node in the regional power grid. The substation handles voltage levels of 230 kV and 115 kV, indicating its role in both transmission and sub-transmission networks. As part of the U.S. electrical infrastructure, this substation operates under the regulatory oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and adheres to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards. The dual voltage configuration suggests it connects high-voltage transmission lines to lower-voltage distribution networks, typical for substations serving urban and suburban areas in the Pacific Northwest. The substation's location in Bremerton, a city in Kitsap County, supports the electrical needs of the local community and industrial base. Its operation by Puget Sound Energy, a major utility in Washington, underscores its importance in maintaining grid stability and reliability for the region. The facility contributes to the resilience of the electrical infrastructure in the Puget Sound area.

Environmental context

The substation is situated in a coastal urban environment in the Pacific Northwest, a region characterized by mild, wet winters and dry summers. The surrounding area includes residential and commercial developments, with proximity to the Puget Sound. Electrical infrastructure in such settings must consider environmental factors like corrosion from marine air and stormwater management. The substation's design likely incorporates measures to minimize visual impact and ensure safe operation in a populated area.

Frequently asked questions

South Bremerton Substation is located in Bremerton, Washington, United States, at coordinates 47.537423, -122.691391.

The substation is owned and operated by Puget Sound Energy, a major utility serving the Puget Sound region of Washington.

South Bremerton Substation operates at 230 kV and 115 kV, making it a dual-voltage facility that connects high-voltage transmission lines to lower-voltage distribution networks.

In the United States, substations must comply with NERC reliability standards for grid stability and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets. Facilities like this also follow IEEE and ISO/IEC 61850 standards for substation automation.

As a substation owned by Puget Sound Energy, it steps down high-voltage electricity from transmission lines to lower voltages for distribution to homes and businesses in the Bremerton area, ensuring reliable power supply.
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