MEEKER
SubstationColorado · TRI-STATE G & T ASSN, INC
At a glance
MEEKER is an electric transmission substation in Colorado, on TRI-STATE G & T ASSN, INC's transmission network. It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) and connects 4 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #200195 | 345 kV | TRI-STATE G & T ASSN, INC | — | 26.9 mi |
| #200196 | 345 kV | TRI-STATE G & T ASSN, INC | — | 39.0 mi |
| #200194 | 345 kV | TRI-STATE G & T ASSN, INC | — | 43.0 mi |
| #201951 | 230 kV | TRI-STATE G & T ASSN, INC | — | 16.2 mi |
| #201647 | 138 kV | TRI-STATE G & T ASSN, INC | — | 41.5 mi |
| #201657 | 138 kV | TRI-STATE G & T ASSN, INC | — | 26.0 mi |
| #201660 | 138 kV | TRI-STATE G & T ASSN, INC | — | 38.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MEEKER, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEEKER | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Rio Blanco County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.7 |
| EC Coal Garfield County | Greenfield | CO | Garfield County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 53.5 |
| MCBRYDE | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Rio Blanco County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 53.5 |
| OZ Rio Blanco | Greenfield | CO | Rio Blanco | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 52.8 |
| UNKNOWN203872 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Rio Blanco County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 52.7 |
| EC Near Rifle Generating Station | Greenfield | CO | Garfield | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 52.5 |
| UNKNOWN202211 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Rio Blanco County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 52.2 |
| UNKNOWN203881 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Rio Blanco County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 51.7 |
How does MEEKER 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 MEEKER'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 MEEKER?
The 7 connected lines listed above are owned by TRI-STATE G & T ASSN, INC. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 345 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 231.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near MEEKER score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 52 to 57 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Rio Blanco County, Garfield County, Rio Blanco, Garfield. 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 MEEKER substation?
MEEKER has a maximum voltage of 230 kV and a minimum of 138 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so MEEKER is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to MEEKER substation?
4 transmission lines terminate at or pass through MEEKER in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 345 kV, 230 kV, 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 231.2 miles.
Who owns MEEKER substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at MEEKER belong to TRI-STATE G & T ASSN, INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is MEEKER substation located?
MEEKER is in Colorado at 40.0065, -107.9805. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Rio Blanco County, Garfield County, Rio Blanco.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near MEEKER substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MEEKER. The highest-scoring is MEEKER at 57/100. 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, “MEEKER substation, Colorado”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/colorado/meeker-3d893935 (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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