EL NIDO
SubstationCalifornia · PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
EL NIDO is an electric transmission substation in California, operated by PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY. It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) and connects 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #89876 | 230 kV | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON | IN SERVICE | 2.0 mi |
| #81353 | 230 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 8.8 mi |
| #86518 | 230 kV | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON | IN SERVICE | 4.0 mi |
| #80664 | 230 kV | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON | IN SERVICE | 2.0 mi |
| #83249 | 230 kV | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON | IN SERVICE | 2.1 mi |
| #83815 | 230 kV | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON | IN SERVICE | 3.5 mi |
| #81957 | 115 kV | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 6.5 mi |
| #84545 | 115 kV | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 25.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of EL NIDO, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANTA CLARA | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Ventura County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.7 yrs | 63.0 |
| Greenfield (CELILO - SYLMAR EAST) | Greenfield | CA | Los Angeles County | 1000 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.8 yrs | 61.8 |
| SAUGUS | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Los Angeles County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.7 yrs | 61.3 |
| WHEELER | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Kern County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 60.6 |
| CASTAIC | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Ventura County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.7 yrs | 60.4 |
| Greenfield (VINCENT - MIDWAY) | Greenfield | CA | Ventura County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.8 yrs | 60.2 |
| Greenfield (VINCENT - MIDWAY) | Greenfield | CA | Ventura County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.8 yrs | 60.2 |
| Greenfield (VINCENT - MIDWAY) | Greenfield | CA | Ventura County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.8 yrs | 60.2 |
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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