MECCA
SubstationCalifornia · IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT
At a glance
MECCA is an electric transmission substation in California, on IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #310067 | 92 kV | IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT | IN SERVICE | 7.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MECCA, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN307724 | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Riverside County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 53.2 |
| MIRAGE | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Riverside County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 53.2 |
| COACHELLA VALLEY | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Riverside County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 53.1 |
| OZ Riverside | Greenfield | CA | Riverside | — | — | 7.6 yrs | 51.5 |
| OZ Riverside | Greenfield | CA | Riverside | — | — | 7.6 yrs | 51.2 |
| UNKNOWN308570 | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Riverside County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 7.6 yrs | 49.4 |
| TAP310554 | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Riverside County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 7.6 yrs | 48.9 |
| CONCHO | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Riverside County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 7.6 yrs | 48.9 |
How does MECCA 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. 379 named substations in the state are in MECCA's 69–114 kV band (13% of named stations). 1,125 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 MECCA?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT. Line voltages range from 92 kV to 92 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 7.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near MECCA score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 49 to 53 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Riverside County, Riverside. 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 MECCA substation?
MECCA has a maximum voltage of 69 kV and a minimum of 92 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so MECCA is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to MECCA substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through MECCA in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 92 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 7.7 miles.
Who owns MECCA substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at MECCA belong to IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is MECCA substation located?
MECCA is in California at 33.5868, -116.0883. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Riverside County, Riverside.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near MECCA substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MECCA. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN307724 at 53/100. Across California, the average DC Readiness score is 45.4.
Other 69 kV substations in California
- SMARTSVILLE· 8 lines
- EL CAJON· 6 lines
- RIVERSIDE· 6 lines
- ROSE CANYON· 6 lines
- BERNARDO· 5 lines
- DEL MAR· 5 lines
- BORDER· 4 lines
- CENTERVILLE· 4 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, “MECCA substation, California”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/california/mecca-eddcb959 (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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