NORTH POLE
SubstationAlaska · GOLDEN VALLEY ELEC ASSN INC
NORTH POLE is an electric transmission substation in Alaska, operated by GOLDEN VALLEY ELEC ASSN INC. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 2 transmission lines. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10271 | 138 kV | GOLDEN VALLEY ELEC ASSN INC | IN SERVICE | 23.3 mi |
| #10275 | 138 kV | GOLDEN VALLEY ELEC ASSN INC | IN SERVICE | 12.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of NORTH POLE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN158551 | Substation-Adjacent | AK | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.7 |
| UNKNOWN158464 | Substation-Adjacent | AK | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.9 |
| UNKNOWN158474 | Substation-Adjacent | AK | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.4 |
| NORTH POLE | Substation-Adjacent | AK | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.6 |
| UNKNOWN158550 | Substation-Adjacent | AK | Fairbanks North Star Borough | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.5 |
| Chena Power Plant | Brownfield | AK | Fairbanks North Star Borough | — | 4 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.6 |
| EC Coal Fairbanks North Star Borough | Greenfield | AK | Fairbanks North Star Borough | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 54.9 |
| FAIRBANKS | Federal Excess | AK | Fairbanks North Star County | — | — | — | 51.6 |
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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