Overview
Yorkana Substation is an operational electrical substation in Pennsylvania, United States, operated by Met-Ed. It handles voltages of 230 kV and 115 kV, serving the local grid.
Yorkana Substation is an operational electrical substation located in Pennsylvania, United States. Owned and operated by Met-Ed, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, this facility plays a key role in the regional transmission and distribution network. The substation handles high voltages of 230 kV and 115 kV, indicating its importance in stepping down power for local distribution. Operating under the regulatory oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the substation adheres to mandatory reliability standards. As part of the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Maryland (PJM) Interconnection, it contributes to one of the world's largest competitive wholesale electricity markets. The dual-voltage configuration suggests it serves both transmission and sub-transmission functions. The substation's location in a suburban area near York, Pennsylvania, supports residential and commercial electricity needs. Its operational status ensures grid stability and power delivery to the surrounding community. As part of Met-Ed's infrastructure, it undergoes regular maintenance and upgrades to maintain reliability and compliance with NERC standards.
Environmental context
The substation is situated in a mixed urban and agricultural region of south-central Pennsylvania. Its operation involves electromagnetic fields and potential oil spill risks from transformers, though modern containment measures mitigate these. The surrounding area's moderate climate reduces extreme weather impacts, but the facility must still comply with environmental regulations regarding stormwater runoff and hazardous materials handling.
Frequently asked questions
Yorkana Substation is located in Pennsylvania, United States, near the town of York. Its coordinates are approximately 39.96° N, 76.59° W.
Yorkana Substation operates at two voltage levels: 230 kV and 115 kV, making it a key node in the regional transmission and sub-transmission network.
Yorkana Substation is owned and operated by Met-Ed (Metropolitan Edison Company), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corporation.
As part of the US bulk power system, Yorkana Substation must comply with NERC reliability standards and FERC regulations. It also operates within the PJM Interconnection market.
Substations like Yorkana 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.