DIVISION CREEK
SubstationCalifornia · SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
At a glance
DIVISION CREEK is an electric transmission substation in California, on SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON's transmission network. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #313645 | 115 kV | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON | IN SERVICE | 4.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DIVISION CREEK, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTROL | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Mono County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 51.3 |
| BIG PINE | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Esmeralda County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 7.6 yrs | 47.9 |
| BISHOP CREEK 3 | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Mono County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 7.6 yrs | 47.0 |
| BISHOP CREEK 4 | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Mono County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 7.6 yrs | 46.8 |
| LONE PINE | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Inyo County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 7.6 yrs | 46.8 |
| UNKNOWN309635 | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Inyo County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 7.6 yrs | 46.3 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | CA | Inyo County | — | — | 7.6 yrs | 40.4 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | CA | Inyo County | — | — | 7.6 yrs | 40.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at DIVISION CREEK?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 4.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near DIVISION CREEK score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 40 to 51 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Mono County, Esmeralda County, Inyo 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 DIVISION CREEK substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through DIVISION CREEK in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 4.6 miles.
Who owns DIVISION CREEK substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at DIVISION CREEK belong to SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is DIVISION CREEK substation located?
DIVISION CREEK is in California at 36.9400, -118.2570. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Mono County, Esmeralda County, Inyo County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near DIVISION CREEK substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DIVISION CREEK. The highest-scoring is CONTROL at 51/100. 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, “DIVISION CREEK substation, California”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/california/division-creek-b2868dfc (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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