BENEVA
SubstationFlorida · FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO
At a glance
BENEVA is an electric transmission substation in Florida, on FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #131441 | — | FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO | IN SERVICE | 3.9 mi |
| #135626 | — | FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO | IN SERVICE | 2.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BENEVA, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUCKEYE | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Manatee County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 63.5 |
| UNKNOWN120567 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Manatee County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 63.4 |
| RUBONIA | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Manatee County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 62.9 |
| UNKNOWN120565 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Manatee County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 62.9 |
| UNKNOWN120644 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Manatee County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 62.7 |
| BENEVA | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Sarasota County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 62.1 |
| TAP143096 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Sarasota County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 62.0 |
| INTERSTATE | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Sarasota County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 62.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at BENEVA?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO. Their combined recorded length is about 6.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near BENEVA score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Manatee County, Sarasota County. The Florida average across 4,344 scored sites is 56. 1,539 of those Florida sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to BENEVA substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through BENEVA in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 6.2 miles.
Who owns BENEVA substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at BENEVA belong to FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is BENEVA substation located?
BENEVA is in Florida at 27.2956, -82.4982. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Manatee County, Sarasota County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near BENEVA substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BENEVA. The highest-scoring is BUCKEYE at 64/100. Across Florida, the average DC Readiness score is 56.
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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, “BENEVA substation, Florida”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/florida/beneva-95367741 (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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