NORTH BENCH
SubstationIdaho · NORTHERN LIGHTS, INC
NORTH BENCH is an electric transmission substation in Idaho, operated by NORTHERN LIGHTS, INC. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #74614 | 138 kV | NORTHERN LIGHTS, INC | — | 4.9 mi |
| #74615 | 138 kV | NORTHERN LIGHTS, INC | — | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of NORTH BENCH, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAP206879 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Boundary County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.0 yrs | 65.7 |
| TAP206878 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Boundary County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.0 yrs | 63.3 |
| YAAK | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 63.1 |
| Greenfield (YAAK - TAP203504) | Greenfield | MT | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 61.8 |
| TAP204956 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Boundary County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 2.0 yrs | 61.7 |
| UNKNOWN207654 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Boundary County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 2.0 yrs | 61.7 |
| SELLE | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Bonner County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 2.0 yrs | 61.2 |
| SMITH FALLS HYDRO PROJECT | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Boundary County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 2.0 yrs | 60.4 |
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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