FOUNTAIN
SubstationFlorida · GULF POWER CO
At a glance
FOUNTAIN is an electric transmission substation in Florida, on GULF POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #104752 | 115 kV | GULF POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 16.8 mi |
| #106549 | 115 kV | GULF POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 11.5 mi |
| #136432 | 115 kV | GULF POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 12.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FOUNTAIN, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN108172 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Bay County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 61.8 |
| HIGHLAND CITY | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Bay County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 60.8 |
| UNKNOWN108173 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Bay County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 59.9 |
| OZ Bay | Greenfield | FL | Bay | — | — | 3.7 yrs | 59.7 |
| CALLAWAY | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Bay County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 59.7 |
| HINSONS CROSSROADS | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 58.9 |
| EC Coal Bay County | Greenfield | FL | Bay County | — | — | 3.7 yrs | 58.7 |
| SHAKY JOE SWAMP TAP | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 58.6 |
How does FOUNTAIN compare with other substations in Florida?
Florida has 2,533 substation records in HIFLD, of which 943 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 359 named substations in the state are in FOUNTAIN's 115–229 kV band (38% of named stations). 269 sit in a higher band. 15 named substations in Florida operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 138 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at FOUNTAIN?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by GULF POWER CO. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 40.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near FOUNTAIN score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Bay County, Bay, Washington 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
What voltage is FOUNTAIN substation?
FOUNTAIN has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so FOUNTAIN is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to FOUNTAIN substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through FOUNTAIN in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 40.8 miles.
Who owns FOUNTAIN substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at FOUNTAIN belong to GULF POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is FOUNTAIN substation located?
FOUNTAIN is in Florida at 30.4809, -85.4874. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Bay County, Bay, Washington County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near FOUNTAIN substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FOUNTAIN. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN108172 at 62/100. Across Florida, the average DC Readiness score is 56.
Other 115 kV substations in Florida
- JASPER· 8 lines
- TARPON SPRINGS· 8 lines
- BROOKSVILLE· 6 lines
- DRIFTON· 6 lines
- FREEPORT· 6 lines
- VALPARAISO· 6 lines
- WEWA ROAD· 6 lines
- CAPE CANAVERAL· 5 lines
- All named substations in Florida· 943 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Florida· 4,344 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Florida
- 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, “FOUNTAIN substation, Florida”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/florida/fountain-ea322475 (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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