DEAD HEAD
Substation-AdjacentUnion County, Oregon · WECC
DEAD HEAD is a substation-adjacent datacenter candidate site in Union County, Oregon, interconnecting through WECC. It screens at 56.2/100 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 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 Union County, ranked by DC Readiness.
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN202147 | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 6.9 yrs | 60.7 |
| LA GRANDE | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 6.9 yrs | 60.7 |
| OZ Union | Greenfield | — | — | 1.7 yrs | 59.9 |
| UNKNOWN205322 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 6.9 yrs | 56.4 |
| COVE AVENUE | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 6.9 yrs | 54.4 |
| TAP205324 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 6.9 yrs | 54.4 |
| TAP205328 | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 6.9 yrs | 54.2 |
| CATHERINE CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | 69 kV | 50 MW | 6.9 yrs | 54.2 |
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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