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UNKNOWN129531

Substation-Adjacent

Van Buren County, Michigan · PJM

DC Readiness
55.6
Good / 100

UNKNOWN129531 is a substation-adjacent datacenter candidate site in Van Buren County, Michigan, interconnecting through PJM. It screens at 55.6/100 DC Readiness with a catalogued 50 MW of candidate capacity and a 3.8 yrs average interconnection-queue wait.

Power & interconnection

Nearest substationUNKNOWN129531
Substation distance0.0 mi
Substation voltage69 kV
Available capacity50 MW
UtilityCONSUMERS ENERGY COinvestor ownedfavorable to large load · terms ≥ 100 MWLarge-load contract terms; MI DC sales/use-tax exemption (2025) · 15 yr

Speed to power

Interconnection outlookModerate
≈ 3.8 yrs typical interconnection wait

Middle-of-the-pack interconnection conditions for this grid.

ISO / RTO regionPJM
Queue depth17
Avg queue wait3.8 yrs

Connectivity

Nearest IXPMidwest Energy & Communications
IXP distance21.8 mi
Fiber providers15
Fiber coverage72.6%

Site characteristics

Land contactVan Buren County County Assessor

Risk & environment

Environmental constraintNone (0/100)
Water stress (WRI)Low
Wetlands (NWI)—
Critical habitat—
Superfund nearby—
Hazard sub-score75/100

Location context

Nearest datacenterMidwest Energy & Communications
DC distance21.8 mi
County hazard (FEMA NRI)Relatively Moderate (25)
DC tax incentiveYes (property_tax_exemption)
Commercial electricity10.40¢/kWh
Industrial electricity5.12¢/kWh
Cooling degree days700
Heating degree days6,600
Land price / acre$6,341

Regulatory climate

Moderatestate posture · as of 2026-08

No notable statewide DC restriction on record; confirm local zoning and utility tariffs.

DC tax incentiveNo / suspended

Incentive detail: Personal property tax exemption for eligible DC equipment; MEGA tax credits.

Site location

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≥ 7560–7540–60≤ 40
This site + 8 nearby

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Full DC Readiness breakdown

All 13 weighted sub-scores (0–100) behind the composite DC Readiness score.

Power availability20%
46
Speed to power20%
37
Fiber connectivity12%
77
Energy cost10%
50
Water risk7%
94
Natural hazard6%
75
Buildability7%
60
Labor market4%
50
DC cluster4%
60
Land / acreage3%
43
Construction cost3%
50
Gas pipeline2%
10
Tax incentive1%
100
Climate / cooling1%
90

Nearby comparable sites

Other scored datacenter candidate sites in Van Buren County, ranked by DC Readiness.

Sites near UNKNOWN129531
SiteTypeVoltageCapacityQueue waitScore
BENTON HARBORSubstation-Adjacent345 kV600 MW3.8 yrs63.4
UNKNOWN173428Substation-Adjacent345 kV600 MW3.8 yrs62.1
PALISADESSubstation-Adjacent345 kV600 MW3.8 yrs62.0
HARTFORDSubstation-Adjacent138 kV100 MW3.8 yrs58.0
AEP EAST WATERVLIETSubstation-Adjacent138 kV100 MW3.8 yrs57.9
UNKNOWN128788Substation-Adjacent138 kV100 MW3.8 yrs57.5
RIVERSIDESubstation-Adjacent138 kV100 MW3.8 yrs57.4
UNKNOWN129046Substation-Adjacent138 kV100 MW3.8 yrs57.4

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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