HUMBOLDT BAY
SubstationCalifornia · PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
HUMBOLDT BAY is an electric transmission substation in California, operated by PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 1 transmission line. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #92586 | 115 kV | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 6.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of HUMBOLDT BAY, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Bay | Brownfield | CA | Humboldt | — | 102 MW | — | 51.8 |
| Mobile GT | Brownfield | CA | Humboldt | — | 40 MW | — | 50.3 |
| HUMBOLDT | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Humboldt County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.7 yrs | 49.8 |
| HUMBOLDT BAY | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Humboldt County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.7 yrs | 48.5 |
| EC Near Humboldt Bay | Greenfield | CA | Humboldt | — | — | 5.7 yrs | 46.9 |
| Greenfield (HUMBOLDT - BRIDGEVILLE) | Greenfield | CA | Humboldt County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.7 yrs | 45.8 |
| Greenfield (HUMBOLDT - BRIDGEVILLE) | Greenfield | CA | Humboldt County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.7 yrs | 44.9 |
| EC Near Humboldt Bay | Greenfield | CA | Humboldt | — | — | 5.7 yrs | 44.5 |
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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