ORANGE BLOSSOM ELECTRIC
SubstationFlorida · DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC
At a glance
ORANGE BLOSSOM ELECTRIC is an electric transmission substation in Florida, on DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC's transmission network. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #134136 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC | IN SERVICE | 2.7 mi |
| #149314 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC | IN SERVICE | 3.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of ORANGE BLOSSOM ELECTRIC, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL FLORIDA | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Sumter County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 65.6 |
| CAMP LAKE | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Lake County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 62.9 |
| UNKNOWN121765 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Marion County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 61.9 |
| TAP143144 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Lake County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 61.7 |
| UNKNOWN151452 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Sumter County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 61.3 |
| TAP151445 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Marion County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 61.0 |
| UNKNOWN120464 | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Marion County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 61.0 |
| SEMINOLE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE | Substation-Adjacent | FL | Marion County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.7 yrs | 61.0 |
How does ORANGE BLOSSOM ELECTRIC 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 ORANGE BLOSSOM ELECTRIC'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.
Who owns the transmission lines at ORANGE BLOSSOM ELECTRIC?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 6.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near ORANGE BLOSSOM ELECTRIC score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Sumter County, Lake County, Marion 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 ORANGE BLOSSOM ELECTRIC substation?
ORANGE BLOSSOM ELECTRIC 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 ORANGE BLOSSOM ELECTRIC is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to ORANGE BLOSSOM ELECTRIC substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through ORANGE BLOSSOM ELECTRIC in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 6.4 miles.
Who owns ORANGE BLOSSOM ELECTRIC substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at ORANGE BLOSSOM ELECTRIC belong to DUKE ENERGY FLORIDA, LLC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is ORANGE BLOSSOM ELECTRIC substation located?
ORANGE BLOSSOM ELECTRIC is in Florida at 28.9606, -81.9646. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Sumter County, Lake County, Marion County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near ORANGE BLOSSOM ELECTRIC substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of ORANGE BLOSSOM ELECTRIC. The highest-scoring is CENTRAL FLORIDA at 66/100. 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, “ORANGE BLOSSOM ELECTRIC substation, Florida”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/florida/orange-blossom-electric-70cf42c5 (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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