VERMILION
SubstationIllinois · AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY
VERMILION is an electric transmission substation in Illinois, operated by AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5553 | 138 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 27.1 mi |
| #33325 | 138 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | — | 0.1 mi |
| #36112 | 138 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 11.5 mi |
| #47823 | 138 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 16.6 mi |
| #65071 | 138 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 9.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of VERMILION, 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 |
| NUCOR | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Vermillion County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 71.5 |
| BUNSENVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Vermilion County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 70.9 |
| VERMILLION ENERGY FACILITY | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Vermillion County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 70.3 |
| TAP138267 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Vermilion County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 70.1 |
| UNKNOWN123976 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Benton County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 69.4 |
| EUGENE | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Vermillion County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 68.9 |
| Greenfield (SIDNEY - KANSAS WEST) | Greenfield | IL | Douglas County | 345 kV | 600 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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