WELLS
Federal ExcessElko County, Nevada · SPP
WELLS is a federal excess datacenter candidate site in Elko County, Nevada, interconnecting through SPP. It screens at 48.2/100 DC Readiness and a 3.3 yrs average interconnection-queue wait.
Power & interconnection
Speed to power
Middle-of-the-pack interconnection conditions for this grid.
Connectivity
Site characteristics
Risk & environment
Location context
Regulatory climate
No notable statewide DC restriction on record; confirm local zoning and utility tariffs.
Incentive detail: Partial abatement of sales/use tax and personal property tax for $25M+ DC investments.
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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 Elko County, ranked by DC Readiness.
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUMBOLDT | Substation-Adjacent | 360 kV | 600 MW | 6.9 yrs | 60.0 |
| WELLS | Substation-Adjacent | 345 kV | 600 MW | 6.9 yrs | 59.8 |
| COYOTE CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | 360 kV | 600 MW | 6.9 yrs | 58.3 |
| EC FFE Elko County | Greenfield | — | — | 5.8 yrs | 54.6 |
| ELKO | Substation-Adjacent | 120 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 53.6 |
| EIGHT MILE CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | 120 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 53.6 |
| CARLIN | Substation-Adjacent | 120 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 53.6 |
| INDEPENDENCE | Substation-Adjacent | 120 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 53.3 |
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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