TUSCOLA EAST
SubstationIllinois · AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY
At a glance
TUSCOLA EAST is an electric transmission substation in Illinois, on AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 1 transmission line. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #170259 | 69 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 2.0 mi |
| #176391 | 69 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | — | 5.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TUSCOLA EAST, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Star Urbana Landfill Community Solar Farm | Brownfield | IL | Champaign | — | 5 MW | 4.8 yrs | 66.3 |
| RISING | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Champaign County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 64.6 |
| SIDNEY | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Champaign County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 64.6 |
| GOOSE CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Piatt County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 63.5 |
| KANSAS WEST | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Coles County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 61.9 |
| OZ Champaign | Greenfield | IL | Champaign | — | — | 4.8 yrs | 61.6 |
| EC Near University of Illinois Abbott Power Plt | Greenfield | IL | Champaign | — | — | 4.8 yrs | 61.0 |
| University of Illinois Abbott Power Plt | Brownfield | IL | Champaign County | — | 3 MW | 4.8 yrs | 59.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TUSCOLA EAST?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 7.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TUSCOLA EAST score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Champaign, Champaign County, Piatt County, Coles County. The Illinois average across 3,641 scored sites is 54.3. 795 of those Illinois sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to TUSCOLA EAST substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through TUSCOLA EAST in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 7.7 miles.
Who owns TUSCOLA EAST substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TUSCOLA EAST belong to AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TUSCOLA EAST substation located?
TUSCOLA EAST is in Illinois at 39.7912, -88.2734. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Champaign, Champaign County, Piatt County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TUSCOLA EAST substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TUSCOLA EAST. The highest-scoring is Solar Star Urbana Landfill Community Solar Farm at 66/100. Across Illinois, the average DC Readiness score is 54.3.
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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, “TUSCOLA EAST substation, Illinois”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/illinois/tuscola-east-6363c655 (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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