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What is a substation?

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What is a substation?

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A substation consists of high voltage electrical equipment such as transformers, switch gear, and circuit breakers. The purpose of a substation is to “step down” high voltage electricity from the transmission system to lower voltage electricity in the distribution system so it can be easily moved to homes and businesses in the area. Distribution lines leaving the substation would be buried underground until they reach an existing or proposed distribution line.