YUBA CO WATER AGENCY
SubstationCalifornia
At a glance
YUBA CO WATER AGENCY is an electric transmission substation in California. 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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of YUBA CO WATER AGENCY, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PALERMO | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Butte County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 51.7 |
| HYATT | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Butte County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 51.7 |
| COLGATE | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Yuba County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 51.7 |
| POE | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Butte County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 51.1 |
| CRESTA | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Butte County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 51.1 |
| GRIZZLY | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Butte County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 51.0 |
| ROCK CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Butte County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 51.0 |
| BONNIE NOOK | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Nevada County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 7.6 yrs | 47.9 |
How does YUBA CO WATER AGENCY 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 YUBA CO WATER AGENCY'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.
How do candidate sites near YUBA CO WATER AGENCY score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 48 to 52 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Butte County, Yuba County, Nevada 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 YUBA CO WATER AGENCY substation?
YUBA CO WATER AGENCY has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so YUBA CO WATER AGENCY is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to YUBA CO WATER AGENCY substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through YUBA CO WATER AGENCY in the HIFLD line data.
Where is YUBA CO WATER AGENCY substation located?
YUBA CO WATER AGENCY is in California at 39.5722, -121.1281. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Butte County, Yuba County, Nevada County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near YUBA CO WATER AGENCY substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of YUBA CO WATER AGENCY. The highest-scoring is PALERMO at 52/100. 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, “YUBA CO WATER AGENCY substation, California”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/california/yuba-co-water-agency-895c8536 (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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