WHITE TANKS APS
SubstationArizona · SALT RIVER PROJECT
At a glance
WHITE TANKS APS is an electric transmission substation in Arizona, on SALT RIVER PROJECT's transmission network. It is classified as high-voltage (230 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #302244 | 230 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 8.0 mi |
| #307910 | 230 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 15.1 mi |
| #309420 | 230 kV | SALT RIVER PROJECT | IN SERVICE | 4.3 mi |
| #305579 | 69 kV | SALT RIVER PROJECT | — | 2.7 mi |
| #305644 | 69 kV | — | — | 4.7 mi |
| #312662 | 69 kV | — | — | 3.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WHITE TANKS APS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KYRENE | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Maricopa County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.0 |
| RUDD | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Maricopa County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.9 |
| PINNACLE PEAK APS | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Maricopa County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.7 |
| WESTWING | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Maricopa County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.1 |
| MORGAN | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Maricopa County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.6 |
| EC Near Crosscut | Greenfield | AZ | Maricopa | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 63.2 |
| OZ Maricopa | Greenfield | AZ | Maricopa | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 62.9 |
| EC Near Crosscut | Greenfield | AZ | Maricopa | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 62.6 |
How does WHITE TANKS APS 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. 91 named substations in the state are in WHITE TANKS APS's 230–344 kV band (20% of named stations). 47 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 WHITE TANKS APS?
The 6 connected lines listed above are owned by SALT RIVER PROJECT. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 38.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near WHITE TANKS APS score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Maricopa County, Maricopa. 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 WHITE TANKS APS substation?
WHITE TANKS APS has a maximum voltage of 230 kV and a minimum of 69 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so WHITE TANKS APS is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to WHITE TANKS APS substation?
6 transmission lines terminate at or pass through WHITE TANKS APS in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV, 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 38.6 miles.
Who owns WHITE TANKS APS substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at WHITE TANKS APS belong to SALT RIVER PROJECT. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is WHITE TANKS APS substation located?
WHITE TANKS APS is in Arizona at 33.4671, -112.3131. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Maricopa County, Maricopa.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near WHITE TANKS APS substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WHITE TANKS APS. The highest-scoring is KYRENE at 66/100. Across Arizona, the average DC Readiness score is 48.5.
Other 230 kV substations in Arizona
- AGUA FRIA· 17 lines
- THUNDERSTONE· 12 lines
- SANTAN· 11 lines
- PINNACLE PEAK SRP· 10 lines
- ALEXANDER· 9 lines
- DEER VALLEY· 9 lines
- OCOTILLO· 9 lines
- ORME· 9 lines
- All named substations in Arizona· 466 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Arizona· 3,816 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Arizona
- Substations by state
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, “WHITE TANKS APS substation, Arizona”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/arizona/white-tanks-aps-5d6228a6 (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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