MATTOON WEST
SubstationIllinois · AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY
MATTOON WEST is an electric transmission substation in Illinois, operated by AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15102 | 138 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 14.3 mi |
| #15103 | 138 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 5.4 mi |
| #24771 | 138 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 16.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MATTOON WEST, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIDNEY | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Champaign County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 72.3 |
| NEOGA | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Cumberland County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 68.6 |
| CASEY WEST | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Cumberland County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 68.2 |
| HOLLAND STATION | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Shelby County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 67.4 |
| Greenfield (SIDNEY - KANSAS WEST) | Greenfield | IL | Douglas County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 66.8 |
| ENERGY SHELBY COUNTY | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Cumberland County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.6 yrs | 66.2 |
| MATTOON EAST | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Coles County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.6 yrs | 65.8 |
| MURDOCK | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Douglas County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.6 yrs | 65.7 |
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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