DEEP SPRINGS
SubstationCalifornia
At a glance
DEEP SPRINGS is an electric transmission substation in California. It is classified as unclassified and connects 0 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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DEEP SPRINGS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SILVER PEAK | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Esmeralda County | 120 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 50.0 |
| BIG PINE | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Esmeralda County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 7.6 yrs | 47.9 |
| Silver Peak Gas Station | Industrial | NV | Esmeralda County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 44.0 |
| Old Gas Station and Convenience Store | Industrial | NV | Esmeralda County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 44.0 |
| Silver Peak Motel | Industrial | NV | Esmeralda County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 44.0 |
| Dew Drop Inn | Industrial | NV | Esmeralda County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 44.0 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | NV | Esmeralda County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 43.9 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | NV | Esmeralda County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 43.8 |
How do candidate sites near DEEP SPRINGS score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 44 to 50 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Esmeralda County. The California average across 8,490 scored sites is 45.4. 1,573 of those California sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to DEEP SPRINGS substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through DEEP SPRINGS in the HIFLD line data.
Where is DEEP SPRINGS substation located?
DEEP SPRINGS is in California at 37.3744, -117.9796. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Esmeralda County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near DEEP SPRINGS substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DEEP SPRINGS. The highest-scoring is SILVER PEAK at 50/100. Across California, the average DC Readiness score is 45.4.
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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, “DEEP SPRINGS substation, California”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/california/deep-springs-7afbcc16 (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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