CHOWCHILLA
SubstationCalifornia · PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
CHOWCHILLA is an electric transmission substation in California, operated by PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #82308 | 115 kV | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 5.1 mi |
| #86420 | 115 kV | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 6.0 mi |
| #90238 | 115 kV | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 1.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CHOWCHILLA, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BORDEN | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Fresno County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 64.7 |
| GREGG | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Fresno County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 62.7 |
| HERNDON | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Fresno County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 60.8 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN301827 - HERNDON) | Greenfield | CA | Fresno County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 59.6 |
| WILSON | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Merced County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 58.2 |
| Greenfield (BORDEN - WILSON) | Greenfield | CA | Madera County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 56.7 |
| Greenfield (HELM'S PUMPED STORAGE - GREGG) | Greenfield | CA | Fresno County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 56.6 |
| CHOWCHILLA | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Merced County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.7 yrs | 55.2 |
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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