EAST ORANGE
SubstationFlorida · DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC
At a glance
EAST ORANGE is an electric transmission substation in Florida, on DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #170775 | — | DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC | IN SERVICE | 2.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of EAST ORANGE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POINSETT | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Brevard County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 67.2 |
| SKY LAKE | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Orange County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 66.9 |
| CONVENTION CENTER | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Orange County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 66.8 |
| UNKNOWN120236 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Orange County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 66.8 |
| RISER143336 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Orange County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 66.6 |
| STANTON | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Orange County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 66.4 |
| UNKNOWN120225 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Orange County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 66.0 |
| MEADOW WOODS SOUTH | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Orange County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 66.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at EAST ORANGE?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC. Their combined recorded length is about 2.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near EAST ORANGE score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 66 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Brevard County, Orange 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 EAST ORANGE substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through EAST ORANGE in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 2.9 miles.
Who owns EAST ORANGE substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at EAST ORANGE belong to DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is EAST ORANGE substation located?
EAST ORANGE is in Florida at 28.5459, -81.2110. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Brevard County, Orange County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near EAST ORANGE substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of EAST ORANGE. The highest-scoring is POINSETT at 67/100. 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, “EAST ORANGE substation, Florida”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/florida/east-orange-c5fe174c (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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