ROBERTS
SubstationArizona · TUCSON ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY
At a glance
ROBERTS is an electric transmission substation in Arizona, on TUCSON ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY's transmission network. 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
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #308733 | 138 kV | TUCSON ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 5.8 mi |
| #312195 | 138 kV | TUCSON ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 6.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of ROBERTS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson International Airport Area | Brownfield | AZ | Pima | 230 kV | 3 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.9 |
| OZ Pima | Greenfield | AZ | Pima | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 62.8 |
| TUCSON | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Pima County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.7 |
| OZ Pima | Greenfield | AZ | Pima | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 62.4 |
| IRVINGTON | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Santa Cruz County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.7 |
| OZ Pima | Greenfield | AZ | Pima | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 61.6 |
| EC Near H Wilson Sundt Generating Station | Greenfield | AZ | Pima | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 61.5 |
| VAIL | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Santa Cruz County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.0 |
How does ROBERTS compare with other substations in Arizona?
Arizona has 892 substation records in HIFLD, of which 466 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 87 named substations in the state are in ROBERTS's 115–229 kV band (19% of named stations). 138 sit in a higher band. 47 named substations in Arizona operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 69 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at ROBERTS?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by TUCSON ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 12.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near ROBERTS score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Pima, Pima County, Santa Cruz County. The Arizona average across 3,816 scored sites is 48.5. 614 of those Arizona sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is ROBERTS substation?
ROBERTS has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so ROBERTS is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to ROBERTS substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through ROBERTS in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 12.7 miles.
Who owns ROBERTS substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at ROBERTS belong to TUCSON ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is ROBERTS substation located?
ROBERTS is in Arizona at 32.2540, -110.7516. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Pima, Pima County, Santa Cruz County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near ROBERTS substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of ROBERTS. The highest-scoring is Tucson International Airport Area at 63/100. Across Arizona, the average DC Readiness score is 48.5.
Other 138 kV substations in Arizona
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, “ROBERTS substation, Arizona”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/arizona/roberts-16e5e374 (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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