Overview
Willow Court Substation is an operational electrical substation in the United States, owned and operated by NIPSCO. It operates at a voltage of 69 kV, serving the local grid.
Willow Court Substation is an operational electrical substation located in the United States, owned and operated by NIPSCO (Northern Indiana Public Service Company). The facility operates at a voltage of 69 kV, placing it in the sub-transmission or distribution voltage class typical for regional power distribution. As a substation owned by NIPSCO, a regulated utility serving northern Indiana, Willow Court operates under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and must comply with North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards. The 69 kV voltage level is common for distribution substations that step down power from higher transmission voltages for local delivery. The substation plays a role in maintaining grid stability and reliability for the surrounding area. Its operational status indicates it is actively contributing to the electrical infrastructure, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the region.
Environmental context
The substation is located in an urban or suburban area near Chicago, Illinois, as indicated by its coordinates. Electrical substations at this voltage level typically have minimal direct environmental impact, though they are critical for integrating renewable energy sources and managing load. The facility's age and specific environmental features are not detailed, but standard practices include oil containment for transformers and vegetation management to prevent outages.
Frequently asked questions
Willow Court Substation is located in the United States, near the border of Indiana and Illinois, with coordinates approximately 41.62 N, 87.52 W.
Willow Court Substation operates at a voltage of 69 kV, which is typical for distribution substations that step down power from higher transmission voltages.
Willow Court Substation is owned and operated by NIPSCO (Northern Indiana Public Service Company), a regulated electric and gas utility serving northern Indiana.
Substations in the United States must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations. For substations at 69 kV, standards such as NERC CIP for cybersecurity and NERC PRC for protection systems are relevant.
A 69 kV substation typically serves as a distribution substation, stepping down voltage from higher transmission levels (e.g., 138 kV or 230 kV) to lower distribution voltages for local delivery to homes and businesses.