CABINET GORGE
SubstationIdaho · AVISTA CORP
At a glance
CABINET GORGE is an electric transmission substation in Idaho, on AVISTA CORP's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #201425 | 230 kV | AVISTA CORP | — | 18.5 mi |
| #201426 | 230 kV | AVISTA CORP | — | 28.7 mi |
| #206752 | 230 kV | AVISTA CORP | — | 0.1 mi |
| #207007 | 230 kV | AVISTA CORP | — | 0.1 mi |
| #209001 | 69 kV | AVISTA CORP | — | 0.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CABINET GORGE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN204531 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Sanders County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.1 yrs | 63.6 |
| UNKNOWN202560 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Kootenai County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.0 yrs | 61.7 |
| CABINET GORGE | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Bonner County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.0 yrs | 59.8 |
| UNKNOWN203505 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 58.4 |
| UNKNOWN204526 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Lincoln County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 1.1 yrs | 56.6 |
| UNKNOWN207662 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Lincoln County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 1.1 yrs | 56.4 |
| UNKNOWN207661 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Lincoln County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 1.1 yrs | 56.3 |
| UNKNOWN202310 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Bonner County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.0 yrs | 55.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at CABINET GORGE?
The 5 connected lines listed above are owned by AVISTA CORP. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 47.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near CABINET GORGE score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Sanders County, Kootenai County, Bonner County, Lincoln County. The Idaho average across 2,171 scored sites is 51.7. 646 of those Idaho sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to CABINET GORGE substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through CABINET GORGE in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV, 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 47.8 miles.
Who owns CABINET GORGE substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at CABINET GORGE belong to AVISTA CORP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is CABINET GORGE substation located?
CABINET GORGE is in Idaho at 48.0721, -116.0624. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Sanders County, Kootenai County, Bonner County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near CABINET GORGE substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CABINET GORGE. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN204531 at 64/100. Across Idaho, the average DC Readiness score is 51.7.
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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, “CABINET GORGE substation, Idaho”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/idaho/cabinet-gorge-27e77a73 (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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