Overview
West Monroe Substation is an operational electrical substation in Louisiana, USA, owned by Entergy Louisiana. It operates at 115 kV and 13.8 kV voltage levels, supporting regional grid stability.
West Monroe Substation is an operational electrical substation located in West Monroe, Louisiana, United States. Owned and operated by Entergy Louisiana, the facility plays a key role in the regional power distribution network, stepping down transmission voltages for local distribution. The substation operates at voltage levels of 115 kV and 13.8 kV, typical for a medium-voltage substation that connects transmission lines to distribution feeders. As part of the Entergy system, it adheres to North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards and is subject to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulation for interstate power transmission. The facility supports the electrical infrastructure of the West Monroe area, contributing to grid reliability for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Its location in northeastern Louisiana places it within a region that experiences hot summers and occasional severe weather, requiring robust grid management and maintenance practices.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a mixed urban and rural area of northeastern Louisiana, where the electrical grid must accommodate both residential loads and industrial activity, including paper mills and manufacturing. The region's climate, with high summer temperatures and risk of thunderstorms and hurricanes, necessitates resilient infrastructure to maintain grid stability and prevent outages.
Frequently asked questions
West Monroe Substation is located in West Monroe, Louisiana, United States, at coordinates 32.516838, -92.147219.
West Monroe Substation operates at 115 kV and 13.8 kV, typical for a substation that connects high-voltage transmission lines to lower-voltage distribution networks.
West Monroe Substation is owned and operated by Entergy Louisiana, a major utility company serving customers in Louisiana and the Gulf South region.
As part of the US electrical grid, West Monroe Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations for transmission and distribution infrastructure.
Substations like West Monroe step down high transmission voltages to lower distribution voltages, enabling safe delivery of electricity to homes and businesses. They also provide switching and protection functions to maintain grid reliability.