BURNT CHURCH
SubstationGeorgia · GEORGIA POWER CO
At a glance
BURNT CHURCH is an electric transmission substation in Georgia, on GEORGIA POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #135277 | — | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 8.6 mi |
| #143794 | — | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 2.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BURNT CHURCH, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLANDFORD | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Effingham County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.8 yrs | 65.6 |
| KRAFT | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Chatham County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 63.8 |
| MELDRIM | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Bryan County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 61.8 |
| OZ Chatham | Greenfield | GA | Chatham | — | — | 5.8 yrs | 61.6 |
| DEAN FOREST | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Chatham County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 61.4 |
| UNKNOWN112088 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Effingham County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 61.2 |
| EC Coal Chatham County | Greenfield | GA | Chatham County | — | — | 5.8 yrs | 61.0 |
| DORCHESTER | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Liberty County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 60.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at BURNT CHURCH?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by GEORGIA POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 11.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near BURNT CHURCH 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 Effingham County, Chatham County, Bryan County, Chatham. The Georgia average across 2,478 scored sites is 57.1. 1,530 of those Georgia sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to BURNT CHURCH substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through BURNT CHURCH in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 11.5 miles.
Who owns BURNT CHURCH substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at BURNT CHURCH belong to GEORGIA POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is BURNT CHURCH substation located?
BURNT CHURCH is in Georgia at 31.8777, -81.2718. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Effingham County, Chatham County, Bryan County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near BURNT CHURCH substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BURNT CHURCH. The highest-scoring is BLANDFORD at 66/100. Across Georgia, the average DC Readiness score is 57.1.
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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, “BURNT CHURCH substation, Georgia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/georgia/burnt-church-615179e7 (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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