Overview
Waco Sanger Avenue Substation is an operational electrical substation in Waco, Texas, owned and operated by Oncor. It handles voltages of 138 kV and 12.5 kV, serving the local grid.
Waco Sanger Avenue Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Waco, Texas, United States. Owned and operated by Oncor, a major transmission and distribution utility in Texas, the substation plays a key role in the regional power grid. The facility operates at voltage levels of 138 kV (transmission) and 12.5 kV (distribution), indicating its function as a step-down substation connecting high-voltage transmission lines to lower-voltage distribution networks. As part of the US electrical infrastructure, this substation operates under the regulatory framework of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Oncor, as a transmission service provider, must comply with NERC reliability standards to ensure grid stability. In Texas, substations of this scale are critical for serving urban and suburban load centers. The substation's location in Waco, a city in central Texas, supports the area's residential, commercial, and industrial electricity needs. Its operational status ensures continued reliability for the local community. As part of Oncor's extensive network, the substation contributes to the overall resilience of the Texas Interconnection, which operates independently from the Eastern and Western Interconnections.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in an urban area of Waco, Texas, where land use is predominantly residential and commercial. Its operation involves electromagnetic fields and potential noise from transformers, but modern substations are designed to mitigate these impacts. The surrounding environment includes typical urban infrastructure, with no sensitive ecological habitats in the immediate vicinity. The substation's role in grid stability supports the integration of renewable energy sources, contributing to broader environmental goals.
Frequently asked questions
Waco Sanger Avenue Substation is located in Waco, Texas, United States, at coordinates 31.522480, -97.196954.
The substation handles transmission voltage of 138 kV and distribution voltage of 12.5 kV, serving as a step-down substation.
The substation is owned and operated by Oncor, a major electric transmission and distribution utility in Texas.
As part of the US electrical grid, the substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets.
Substations like Waco Sanger Avenue step down high-voltage transmission power to lower voltages for distribution to homes and businesses, ensuring grid stability and reliability.