Overview
Table Butte Substation is an operational 115 kV electrical substation in North Dakota, USA, owned and operated by McKenzie Electric Cooperative. It plays a key role in regional power distribution.
Table Butte Substation is an operational electrical substation located in North Dakota, United States. Owned and operated by McKenzie Electric Cooperative, the facility operates at a voltage of 115 kV, classifying it as a medium-voltage substation that supports local and 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 a cooperative-owned asset, it is part of a member-owned utility network typical of rural electrification in the United States. The facility's location in rural North Dakota serves the electrical infrastructure needs of the surrounding agricultural and residential communities. Its role in stepping down transmission voltages for local distribution is critical for grid stability and energy access in the region.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of North Dakota, characterized by agricultural land and low population density. The 115 kV voltage level indicates it serves as a distribution substation, connecting the transmission grid to local feeders. The environmental context includes considerations for wildlife and land use, typical for substations in such settings, with minimal direct ecological impact.
Frequently asked questions
Table Butte Substation is located in North Dakota, United States, at coordinates 47.926290, -102.791339.
Table Butte Substation operates at a voltage of 115 kV, which is a common medium-voltage level for distribution substations.
Table Butte Substation is owned and operated by McKenzie Electric Cooperative, a member-owned utility serving rural North Dakota.
Substations in the United States must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations, which ensure grid stability and security.
A 115 kV substation typically steps down transmission-level voltage to distribution-level voltage, supplying electricity to local communities and industries.