WEST FORD FLAT
SubstationCalifornia · PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
At a glance
WEST FORD FLAT is an electric transmission substation in California, on PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY's transmission network. It is classified as high-voltage (230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #306131 | 230 kV | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 2.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WEST FORD FLAT, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAKMONT SOUTH | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Napa County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 55.0 |
| OAKMONT NORTH | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Napa County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 54.9 |
| FULTON | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Sonoma County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 54.3 |
| SOCRATES 19 | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Sonoma County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 53.3 |
| WEST FORD FLAT | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Sonoma County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 52.9 |
| BEAR CANYON | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Sonoma County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 52.6 |
| QUICKSILVER | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Sonoma County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 51.9 |
| BIG GEYSERS | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Sonoma County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 51.9 |
How does WEST FORD FLAT 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 WEST FORD FLAT'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.
Who owns the transmission lines at WEST FORD FLAT?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY. Line voltages range from 230 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 2.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near WEST FORD FLAT score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 52 to 55 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Napa County, Sonoma 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 WEST FORD FLAT substation?
WEST FORD FLAT 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 WEST FORD FLAT is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to WEST FORD FLAT substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through WEST FORD FLAT in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 2.1 miles.
Who owns WEST FORD FLAT substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at WEST FORD FLAT belong to PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is WEST FORD FLAT substation located?
WEST FORD FLAT is in California at 38.7878, -122.7224. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Napa County, Sonoma County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near WEST FORD FLAT substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WEST FORD FLAT. The highest-scoring is OAKMONT SOUTH at 55/100. 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, “WEST FORD FLAT substation, California”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/california/west-ford-flat-b8a0ba0f (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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