Overview
Waverly Road Substation is an operational electrical substation in Holland, Michigan, operated by Holland BPW. It handles voltages of 138 kV and 12.47 kV, serving the local grid.
Waverly Road Substation is an electrical substation located in Holland, Michigan, United States. Operated by Holland BPW, the facility is part of the municipal electric utility's transmission and distribution network, stepping down high-voltage power for local distribution. The substation operates at two voltage levels: 138 kV for transmission and 12.47 kV for distribution, typical for a medium-scale substation serving a city. As a municipal utility asset, it falls under the regulatory oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for wholesale electricity and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) for reliability standards. The substation's equipment likely includes circuit breakers, transformers, and switchgear compliant with IEEE and ANSI standards. Located in western Michigan, the substation supports Holland's electrical infrastructure, which serves a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The facility's role in grid stability is critical, especially during peak demand periods and extreme weather events common in the Great Lakes region. Its operation aligns with Michigan's energy reliability goals and the broader Eastern Interconnection grid.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in an urban area of Holland, Michigan, near Lake Michigan. Its operation involves managing electromagnetic fields and potential oil spills from transformers, which are mitigated through standard containment practices. The facility's location in a region with cold winters and lake-effect snow requires robust design for weather resilience, including ice-resistant equipment and heating for critical components.
Frequently asked questions
Waverly Road Substation is located in Holland, Michigan, United States, at coordinates 42.778295, -86.078284.
The substation operates at 138 kV for transmission and 12.47 kV for distribution, stepping down high-voltage power for local use.
The substation is operated by Holland BPW, the municipal electric utility serving Holland, Michigan.
As part of the US grid, the substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets, as well as IEEE and ANSI equipment standards.
Substations like Waverly Road are critical for voltage transformation and grid stability, ensuring reliable electricity delivery from transmission lines to local distribution networks.