OKEECHOBEE
SubstationFlorida
At a glance
OKEECHOBEE is an electric transmission substation in Florida. It is classified as unclassified 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #113838 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 2.1 mi |
| #129080 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 4.3 mi |
| #138639 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 15.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of OKEECHOBEE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Martin County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 68.0 |
| UNKNOWN167568 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Indian River County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 64.2 |
| UNKNOWN124074 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Martin County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 62.9 |
| UNKNOWN120574 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | St. Lucie County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 61.3 |
| UNKNOWN162151 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Indian River County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 61.1 |
| UNKNOWN120592 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Indian River County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 61.1 |
| ALLAPATTAH | Substation-Adjacent | FL | St. Lucie County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 60.7 |
| UNKNOWN173467 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | St. Lucie County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 60.6 |
How do candidate sites near OKEECHOBEE score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Martin County, Indian River County, St. Lucie 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 OKEECHOBEE substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through OKEECHOBEE in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 22.1 miles.
Where is OKEECHOBEE substation located?
OKEECHOBEE is in Florida at 27.2425, -80.8248. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Martin County, Indian River County, St. Lucie County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near OKEECHOBEE substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of OKEECHOBEE. The highest-scoring is MARTIN at 68/100. 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, “OKEECHOBEE substation, Florida”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/florida/okeechobee-8d586997 (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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