Overview
West Bloomsburg Substation is an operational electrical substation in Pennsylvania, United States, owned and operated by PPL. It operates at a voltage of 69 kV, serving the local grid.
West Bloomsburg Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Pennsylvania, United States. Owned and operated by PPL, the facility is part of the regional transmission and distribution network, stepping down voltage for local distribution. The substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission or distribution-level infrastructure in the United States. As a PPL facility, it falls under the regulatory oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and must comply with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards to ensure grid stability. The substation plays a key role in delivering electricity to the surrounding community, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial loads. Its location in Pennsylvania places it within the PJM Interconnection, one of the largest regional transmission organizations in the US, which coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a rural area of Pennsylvania, where the surrounding landscape includes agricultural fields and woodlands. The 69 kV voltage level indicates a distribution role, with lower environmental impact compared to high-voltage transmission lines. The facility's operation is subject to environmental regulations regarding electromagnetic fields and oil containment for transformers.
Frequently asked questions
West Bloomsburg Substation is located in Pennsylvania, United States, near the town of Bloomsburg. Its coordinates are approximately 40.9953 N, -76.4577 W.
West Bloomsburg Substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for sub-transmission or distribution-level substations in the United States.
West Bloomsburg Substation is owned and operated by PPL, a major utility company serving Pennsylvania and other regions.
In the United States, substations must comply with NERC reliability standards for grid stability and FERC regulations for transmission-level assets. Facilities like this also follow IEEE and ISO/IEC standards for substation automation.
A 69 kV substation typically steps down voltage from higher transmission levels (e.g., 138 kV or 230 kV) for distribution to local areas, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.