MOUNT ELBERT POWERPLANT
SubstationColorado · PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO
At a glance
MOUNT ELBERT POWERPLANT is an electric transmission substation in Colorado, on PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #205289 | — | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO | — | 1.0 mi |
| #206774 | — | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO | — | 0.0 mi |
| #206931 | — | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO | — | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MOUNT ELBERT POWERPLANT, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MALTA | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Lake County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.3 |
| UNKNOWN202838 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Lake County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.2 |
| ALMA | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Lake County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 57.2 |
| BRECKENRIDGE | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Summit County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 56.3 |
| OZ Chaffee | Greenfield | CO | Chaffee | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 54.0 |
| UNKNOWN203873 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Lake County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 53.9 |
| BUENA VISTA | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Chaffee County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 53.6 |
| TAP205176 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Chaffee County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 53.6 |
Who owns the transmission lines at MOUNT ELBERT POWERPLANT?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO. Their combined recorded length is about 1.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near MOUNT ELBERT POWERPLANT score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 54 to 58 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Lake County, Summit County, Chaffee, Chaffee 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
How many transmission lines connect to MOUNT ELBERT POWERPLANT substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through MOUNT ELBERT POWERPLANT in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 1.1 miles.
Who owns MOUNT ELBERT POWERPLANT substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at MOUNT ELBERT POWERPLANT belong to PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is MOUNT ELBERT POWERPLANT substation located?
MOUNT ELBERT POWERPLANT is in Colorado at 39.0941, -106.3523. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Lake County, Summit County, Chaffee.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near MOUNT ELBERT POWERPLANT substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MOUNT ELBERT POWERPLANT. The highest-scoring is MALTA at 58/100. Across Colorado, the average DC Readiness score is 50.6.
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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, “MOUNT ELBERT POWERPLANT substation, Colorado”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/colorado/mount-elbert-powerplant-c3502327 (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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