MERIDIAN
Substation-AdjacentJackson County, Oregon · WECC
MERIDIAN is a substation-adjacent datacenter candidate site in Jackson County, Oregon, interconnecting through WECC. It screens at 68.2/100 DC Readiness with a catalogued 1,000 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 property tax exemption for 3-15 years; no sales tax in Oregon.
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 Jackson County, ranked by DC Readiness.
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONE PINE 230 KV | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 6.9 yrs | 64.5 |
| SAGE ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 61.4 |
| TAP203642 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 61.3 |
| MEDFORD | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 61.3 |
| BEALL LANE | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 61.2 |
| BROOKHURST | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 61.1 |
| GRIFFIN CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 61.0 |
| JACKSONVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 60.9 |
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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