Overview
Stoneybrook Substation is an operational electrical substation in New Jersey, United States, owned and operated by Jersey Central Power and Light. It handles multiple voltage levels including 230 kV, 115 kV, and 34.5 kV.
Stoneybrook Substation is an electrical substation located in New Jersey, United States, owned and operated by Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy. The facility is operational and serves as a key node in the regional transmission and distribution grid, handling voltage levels of 230 kV, 115 kV, and 34.5 kV. This multi-voltage configuration indicates its role in stepping down power from high-voltage transmission lines to lower-voltage distribution 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 part of the PJM Interconnection, the facility must comply with grid reliability and market rules. The voltage levels present suggest it is a medium-to-large substation, typical for suburban and industrial areas in the northeastern United States. Environmentally, the substation's location in a suburban area of New Jersey means it supports local residential and commercial electricity demand. Its proximity to major load centers enhances grid stability and reduces transmission losses. The facility's age and specific equipment are not detailed, but its integration into JCP&L's network underscores its importance to the region's electrical infrastructure.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a suburban area of New Jersey, a region with mixed residential and commercial land use. Its operation supports local electricity distribution, reducing the need for long-distance transmission and associated losses. The facility's voltage levels indicate it plays a role in both transmission and distribution, contributing to grid reliability in a densely populated state.
Frequently asked questions
Stoneybrook Substation is located in New Jersey, United States, at coordinates 40.833524, -74.425805.
The substation handles multiple voltage levels: 230 kV, 115 kV, and 34.5 kV, indicating its role in both transmission and distribution.
The substation is owned and operated by Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy.
As part of the US bulk power system, the substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, and it operates within the PJM Interconnection market.
The substation is currently operational.