HICKS
SubstationCalifornia · PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
HICKS is an electric transmission substation in California, operated by PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY. It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) and connects 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #88854 | 230 kV | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 13.3 mi |
| #89074 | 230 kV | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 9.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of HICKS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| METCALF 1 | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Santa Clara County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.7 yrs | 65.2 |
| LOS ESTEROS | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Alameda County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.7 yrs | 64.1 |
| S.L.A.C. | Substation-Adjacent | CA | San Mateo County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.7 yrs | 62.0 |
| NEWARK | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Alameda County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.7 yrs | 61.8 |
| SARATOGA | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Santa Clara County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.7 yrs | 61.4 |
| EASTSHORE | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Alameda County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.7 yrs | 61.2 |
| HICKS | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Santa Clara County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.7 yrs | 61.2 |
| RAVENSWOOD | Substation-Adjacent | CA | San Mateo County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.7 yrs | 61.0 |
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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