LEE VINING
SubstationCalifornia · SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
At a glance
LEE VINING is an electric transmission substation in California, on SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (<69 kv) and connects 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #313661 | 115 kV | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON | IN SERVICE | 15.2 mi |
| #313663 | 115 kV | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON | IN SERVICE | 6.5 mi |
| #313664 | 55 kV | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON | IN SERVICE | 7.6 mi |
| #313665 | 55 kV | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of LEE VINING, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOMMOTH PACIFIC 1 | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Mono County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 7.6 yrs | 47.8 |
| POOLE PH | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Mono County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 7.6 yrs | 47.1 |
| EC FFE Mono County | Greenfield | CA | Mono County | — | — | 7.6 yrs | 42.8 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | CA | Mono County | — | — | 7.6 yrs | 41.1 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | CA | Mono County | — | — | 7.6 yrs | 41.1 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | CA | Mono County | — | — | 7.6 yrs | 41.1 |
| Greenfield (CASA DIABLO - RUSH CREEK) | Greenfield | CA | Mono County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 7.6 yrs | 40.7 |
| Greenfield (CASA DIABLO - None) | Greenfield | CA | Mono County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 7.6 yrs | 40.3 |
How does LEE VINING 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. 1,439 named substations in the state are in LEE VINING's below 69 kV band (48% of named stations). 1,504 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.
Who owns the transmission lines at LEE VINING?
The 4 connected lines listed above are owned by SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON. Line voltages range from 55 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 29.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near LEE VINING score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 40 to 48 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Mono 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 LEE VINING substation?
LEE VINING has a maximum voltage of 66 kV and a minimum of 55 kV. That places it in the below 69 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so LEE VINING is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to LEE VINING substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through LEE VINING in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV, 55 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 29.3 miles.
Who owns LEE VINING substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at LEE VINING belong to SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is LEE VINING substation located?
LEE VINING is in California at 37.9522, -119.1169. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Mono County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near LEE VINING substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of LEE VINING. The highest-scoring is MOMMOTH PACIFIC 1 at 48/100. Across California, the average DC Readiness score is 45.4.
Other 66 kV substations in California
- SATICOY· 7 lines
- BRIGGSMORE· 5 lines
- CAROLINA· 5 lines
- DELSUR· 5 lines
- FEDERALGEN TAP· 5 lines
- GANESHA· 5 lines
- HAMILTON· 5 lines
- JERSEY· 5 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, “LEE VINING substation, California”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/california/lee-vining-8855aea8 (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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