RAINSVILLE
SubstationAlabama · TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
At a glance
RAINSVILLE is an electric transmission substation in Alabama, on TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 1 transmission line. Substation proximity is one of the strongest speed-to-power signals for siting a datacenter — interconnection distance to an energized, high-voltage bus is often the binding constraint on time-to-energization.
Voltage & classification
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #141789 | — | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 10.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RAINSVILLE, ranked by DC Readiness. Sites this close to an energized substation carry a strong speed-to-power advantage.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIDOWS CREEK 500KV | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Dade County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 73.0 |
| BELLEFONTE | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Jackson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 68.3 |
| TAP152961 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Jackson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 68.0 |
| TAP153404 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Jackson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 67.6 |
| UNKNOWN109680 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Dade County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 64.6 |
| TAP161981 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Dade County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.7 |
| TAP145873 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Etowah County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.6 |
| STEVENSON | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Jackson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at RAINSVILLE?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. Their combined recorded length is about 10.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near RAINSVILLE score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 73 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Dade County, Jackson County, Etowah County. The Alabama average across 3,107 scored sites is 55. 1,164 of those Alabama sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to RAINSVILLE substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through RAINSVILLE in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 10.6 miles.
Who owns RAINSVILLE substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at RAINSVILLE belong to TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is RAINSVILLE substation located?
RAINSVILLE is in Alabama at 34.5062, -85.8518. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Dade County, Jackson County, Etowah County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near RAINSVILLE substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RAINSVILLE. The highest-scoring is WIDOWS CREEK 500KV at 73/100. Across Alabama, the average DC Readiness score is 55.
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About this data
Source: HIFLD Electric Substations and Transmission Lines (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), as published June 29, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “RAINSVILLE substation, Alabama”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/alabama/rainsville-d31dcb82 (data as of June 29, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Substation attributes are derived from public HIFLD / EIA infrastructure data and may lag real-world upgrades or retirements. Voltage and connected-line counts are screening figures — confirm available capacity and interconnection terms directly with the operating utility and ISO.
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