LAKE PLACID
SubstationFlorida
At a glance
LAKE PLACID is an electric transmission substation in Florida. It is classified as distribution (69–115 kv) 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
Ownership
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #108327 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 4.3 mi |
| #124569 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 5.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of LAKE PLACID, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FISHEATING CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Highlands County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 59.4 |
| EC Near Unknown | Greenfield | FL | Hardee | — | — | 3.7 yrs | 59.3 |
| EC Near Avon Park | Greenfield | FL | Highlands | — | — | 3.7 yrs | 59.3 |
| AVON PARK | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Highlands County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 59.1 |
| EC Near Phillips | Greenfield | FL | Highlands | — | — | 3.7 yrs | 58.6 |
| EC Near Dinner Lake | Greenfield | FL | Highlands | — | — | 3.7 yrs | 58.5 |
| EC Near Avon Park | Greenfield | FL | Highlands | — | — | 3.7 yrs | 57.7 |
| OZ Hardee | Greenfield | FL | Hardee | — | — | 3.7 yrs | 57.4 |
How does LAKE PLACID 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. 144 named substations in the state are in LAKE PLACID's 69–114 kV band (15% of named stations). 628 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.
How do candidate sites near LAKE PLACID score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 59 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Highlands County, Hardee, Highlands. 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 LAKE PLACID substation?
LAKE PLACID has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so LAKE PLACID is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to LAKE PLACID substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through LAKE PLACID in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 10.1 miles.
Where is LAKE PLACID substation located?
LAKE PLACID is in Florida at 27.2677, -81.3472. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Highlands County, Hardee, Highlands.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near LAKE PLACID substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of LAKE PLACID. The highest-scoring is FISHEATING CREEK at 59/100. Across Florida, the average DC Readiness score is 56.
Other 69 kV substations in Florida
- AVON PARK· 6 lines
- GANNON· 6 lines
- LAKE WALES· 6 lines
- DUNNELLON· 5 lines
- KENNEDY· 5 lines
- UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA· 5 lines
- ALEXANDER STREET· 4 lines
- BUSHNELL EAST· 4 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, “LAKE PLACID substation, Florida”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/florida/lake-placid-49d51392 (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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