FORDHAM
SubstationColorado · WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION
At a glance
FORDHAM is an electric transmission substation in Colorado, on WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION's transmission network. It is classified as high-voltage (230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #201888 | 230 kV | PLATTE RIVER POWER AUTHORITY | — | 21.7 mi |
| #205257 | 115 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 2.1 mi |
| #205260 | 115 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 2.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FORDHAM, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Denver County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 67.9 |
| LACOMBE | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Denver County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.6 |
| TOWER | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Denver County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.6 |
| CHAMBERS | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Denver County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.5 |
| SILVER SADDLE | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Denver County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.3 |
| REUNION | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Denver County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.9 |
| EC Near Front Range Project | Greenfield | CO | Weld | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 63.8 |
| VALMONT | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Broomfield County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.6 |
How does FORDHAM compare with other substations in Colorado?
Colorado has 1,214 substation records in HIFLD, of which 400 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 128 named substations in the state are in FORDHAM's 230–344 kV band (32% of named stations). 20 sit in a higher band. 20 named substations in Colorado operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 345 kV, and the state median is 115 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at FORDHAM?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by PLATTE RIVER POWER AUTHORITY, WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 26.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near FORDHAM score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Denver County, Weld, Broomfield County. The Colorado average across 3,428 scored sites is 50.6. 899 of those Colorado sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is FORDHAM substation?
FORDHAM has a maximum voltage of 230 kV and a minimum of 115 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so FORDHAM is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to FORDHAM substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through FORDHAM in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV, 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 26.2 miles.
Who owns FORDHAM substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at FORDHAM belong to WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION, and others to PLATTE RIVER POWER AUTHORITY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is FORDHAM substation located?
FORDHAM is in Colorado at 40.1428, -105.1394. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Denver County, Weld, Broomfield County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near FORDHAM substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FORDHAM. The highest-scoring is CHEROKEE at 68/100. Across Colorado, the average DC Readiness score is 50.6.
Other 230 kV substations in Colorado
- CHEROKEE· 20 lines
- FORT LUPTON· 13 lines
- FORT ST VRAIN· 12 lines
- VALMONT· 11 lines
- DENVER TERMINAL· 10 lines
- FRONT RANGE· 10 lines
- WALSENBURG· 10 lines
- WELD· 10 lines
- All named substations in Colorado· 400 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Colorado· 3,428 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Colorado
- 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, “FORDHAM substation, Colorado”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/colorado/fordham-be22868a (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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