Overview
Trappe Substation is an operational electrical substation in Trappe, Maryland, owned by Delmarva Power. It operates at 69 kV and 12.47 kV, serving the local grid.
Trappe Substation is an electrical substation located in Trappe, Maryland, United States. Owned and operated by Delmarva Power, it is part of the regional transmission and distribution network. The substation handles voltage levels of 69 kV and 12.47 kV, indicating its role in stepping down transmission voltage for local distribution. As a substation in the Delmarva Peninsula, it operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The facility is subject to NERC reliability standards to ensure grid stability and security. Delmarva Power, a subsidiary of Exelon, serves over 500,000 customers in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. The substation plays a critical role in supplying electricity to the Trappe area and surrounding communities. Its location in a rural part of Maryland supports agricultural and residential loads. Typical substations in this region undergo regular maintenance to meet reliability requirements.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of Maryland, near the Chesapeake Bay. Its operation involves electromagnetic fields and potential oil spill risks from transformers, though modern containment measures are standard. The surrounding environment includes farmland and wetlands, requiring careful management to minimize ecological impact.
Frequently asked questions
Trappe Substation is located in Trappe, Maryland, United States, at coordinates 38.694138, -76.094374.
Trappe Substation operates at 69 kV and 12.47 kV, stepping down transmission voltage for local distribution.
Trappe Substation is owned and operated by Delmarva Power, a utility serving customers in Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
As part of the US grid, Trappe Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets.
Substations like Trappe transform voltage levels and switch circuits to ensure reliable electricity distribution from transmission lines to local networks.