NICHOLS
Substation-AdjacentPotter County, Texas · ERCOT
NICHOLS is a substation-adjacent datacenter candidate site in Potter County, Texas, interconnecting through ERCOT. It screens at 64.5/100 DC Readiness with a catalogued 300 MW of candidate capacity and a 1.7 yrs average interconnection-queue wait.
Power & interconnection
Speed to power
Shorter queues and healthier completion here — a faster path to energization than the national norm.
Connectivity
Site characteristics
Risk & environment
Location context
Regulatory climate
No moratorium; fastest US interconnection (ERCOT). SB 6 adds large-load obligations above 75 MW.
SB 6: loads ≥75 MW accept ERCOT emergency curtailment + contribute to interconnection cost.
Incentive detail: Chapter 313/Chapter 403 property tax abatements; Texas Enterprise Fund; no state income tax.
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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 Potter County, ranked by DC Readiness.
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POTTER COUNTY | Substation-Adjacent | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.7 yrs | 66.1 |
| AJ SWOPE | Substation-Adjacent | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.7 yrs | 65.7 |
| HARRINGTON | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 64.4 |
| ROLLING HILLS | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 64.4 |
| NORTHWEST | Substation-Adjacent | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 64.3 |
| VAN BUREN | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 61.5 |
| TAP305362 | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 61.4 |
| EAST PLANT | Substation-Adjacent | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 61.4 |
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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