TORTOLITA
SubstationArizona · ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY
TORTOLITA is an electric transmission substation in Arizona, operated by ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY. It is classified as extra-high-voltage (500 kv) and connects 6 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 & operation
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #85033 | 500 kV | ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 1.1 mi |
| #85239 | 500 kV | ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 1.1 mi |
| #86108 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 14.5 mi |
| #89067 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 14.5 mi |
| #91819 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 14.5 mi |
| #92752 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 14.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TORTOLITA, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAGUARO | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Pinal County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.7 yrs | 72.2 |
| TORTOLITA | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Pinal County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.7 yrs | 70.2 |
| PINAL CENTRAL | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Pinal County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.7 yrs | 69.6 |
| TUCSON | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Pima County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.7 yrs | 64.9 |
| SANTA CRUZ | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Pima County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.7 yrs | 64.8 |
| MILLIGAN | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Pinal County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.7 yrs | 63.6 |
| UNKNOWN307349 | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Pinal County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.7 yrs | 63.5 |
| RANCHO VISTOSO | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Pinal County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.7 yrs | 62.8 |
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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