BLUE RIVER
Substation-AdjacentGrand County, Colorado · WECC
BLUE RIVER is a substation-adjacent datacenter candidate site in Grand County, Colorado, interconnecting through WECC. It screens at 52.3/100 DC Readiness with a catalogued 100 MW of candidate capacity and a 6.9 yrs average interconnection-queue wait.
Power & interconnection
Speed to power
Deep queue and long historical waits — plan for a multi-year interconnection timeline and engage the utility early.
Connectivity
Site characteristics
Risk & environment
Location context
Regulatory climate
No notable statewide DC restriction on record; confirm local zoning and utility tariffs.
Incentive detail: Enterprise Zone sales tax exemptions; broadband equipment tax credit.
Site location
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Full DC Readiness breakdown
All 13 weighted sub-scores (0–100) behind the composite DC Readiness score.
Nearby comparable sites
Other scored datacenter candidate sites in Grand County, ranked by DC Readiness.
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GORE PASS | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 6.9 yrs | 56.5 |
| FRASER | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 53.7 |
| WINDY GAP | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 52.7 |
| UNKNOWN205909 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 52.5 |
| GREEN MOUTAIN | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 51.5 |
| UNKNOWN205905 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 6.9 yrs | 50.2 |
| UNKNOWN205904 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 6.9 yrs | 50.2 |
| UNKNOWN205906 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 6.9 yrs | 49.9 |
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Figures are screening estimates derived from public infrastructure data. Catalogued capacity reflects theoretical candidate capacity, not deliverable or committed interconnection. Confirm all values with the utility, ISO, and on-the-ground due diligence.
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