FAYETTE ENERGY CORP
SubstationCalifornia
At a glance
FAYETTE ENERGY CORP is an electric transmission substation in California. It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) 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 FAYETTE ENERGY CORP, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA Power Project | Brownfield | CA | Alameda County | 500 kV | 1,322 MW | 7.6 yrs | 66.5 |
| NEWARK DISTRIBUTION | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Alameda County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 59.3 |
| TESLA | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Alameda County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 59.2 |
| TRACY | Substation-Adjacent | CA | San Joaquin County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 58.6 |
| LOS ESTEROS | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Alameda County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 58.6 |
| FREMONT | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Alameda County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 58.4 |
| COUNTRY CLUB | Substation-Adjacent | CA | San Joaquin County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 57.6 |
| SC 1 Data Center, Phase 2 | Brownfield | CA | Santa Clara County | 60 kV | 2 MW | 7.6 yrs | 57.3 |
How does FAYETTE ENERGY CORP compare with other substations in California?
California has 4,260 substation records in HIFLD, of which 3,003 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 384 named substations in the state are in FAYETTE ENERGY CORP's 230–344 kV band (13% of named stations). 44 sit in a higher band. 44 named substations in California operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 69 kV.
How do candidate sites near FAYETTE ENERGY CORP score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Alameda County, San Joaquin County, Santa Clara 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
What voltage is FAYETTE ENERGY CORP substation?
FAYETTE ENERGY CORP has a maximum voltage of 230 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so FAYETTE ENERGY CORP is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to FAYETTE ENERGY CORP substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through FAYETTE ENERGY CORP in the HIFLD line data.
Where is FAYETTE ENERGY CORP substation located?
FAYETTE ENERGY CORP is in California at 37.7474, -121.5984. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Alameda County, San Joaquin County, Santa Clara County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near FAYETTE ENERGY CORP substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FAYETTE ENERGY CORP. The highest-scoring is TESLA Power Project at 67/100. Across California, the average DC Readiness score is 45.4.
Other 230 kV substations in California
- NEWARK· 30 lines
- COTTONWOOD· 21 lines
- RIO OSO· 20 lines
- BELLOTA· 19 lines
- ELLIS· 18 lines
- PITTSBURG· 18 lines
- EL CENTRO· 17 lines
- MOORPARK· 17 lines
- All named substations in California· 3,003 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in California· 8,490 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in California
- 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, “FAYETTE ENERGY CORP substation, California”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/california/fayette-energy-corp-f5d9e4ba (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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