RIO GRANDE
Federal ExcessSierra, New Mexico · WECC
RIO GRANDE is a federal excess datacenter candidate site in Sierra, New Mexico, interconnecting through WECC. It screens at 44.1/100 DC Readiness and a 3.5 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.
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 Sierra, ranked by DC Readiness.
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OZ Sierra | Greenfield | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 53.9 |
| CABALLO | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 51.3 |
| EC FFE Sierra County | Greenfield | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 50.1 |
| ELEPHANT BUTTE | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 49.8 |
| CUCHILLO TAP | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 49.6 |
| OZ Sierra | Greenfield | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 49.2 |
| EC Coal Sierra County | Greenfield | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 48.9 |
| RIO GRANDE | Federal Excess | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 45.8 |
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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