GIBSON CITY ENERGY CENTER LLC
SubstationIllinois · AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY
GIBSON CITY ENERGY CENTER LLC is an electric transmission substation in Illinois, operated by AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1162 | 138 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 2.9 mi |
| #42068 | 138 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | — | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of GIBSON CITY ENERGY CENTER LLC, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN122084 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | McLean County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 72.5 |
| PONTIAC MIDPOINT | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Livingston County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 70.9 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Piatt County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 70.8 |
| TAP138277 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Piatt County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 70.6 |
| TAP156130 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Champaign County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.6 yrs | 69.0 |
| UNKNOWN122042 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Champaign County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.6 yrs | 68.7 |
| UNKNOWN156912 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Champaign County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.6 yrs | 68.3 |
| TAP160136 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Champaign County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.6 yrs | 66.8 |
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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