WEST MOUNT VERNON
SubstationIllinois · AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY
WEST MOUNT VERNON is an electric transmission substation in Illinois, operated by AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY. It is classified as high-voltage (345 kv) and connects 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #28185 | 345 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 35.5 mi |
| #6076 | 345 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 37.1 mi |
| #2684 | 345 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 39.5 mi |
| #62322 | 138 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 3.0 mi |
| #20922 | 138 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 20.6 mi |
| #20288 | 138 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 12.3 mi |
| #38603 | 138 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 15.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WEST MOUNT VERNON, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PINCKNEYVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Perry County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.6 yrs | 71.6 |
| WEST MOUNT VERNON | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Jefferson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 70.6 |
| PINCKNEYVILLE STATION | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Perry County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.6 yrs | 69.2 |
| TAP139473 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Franklin County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.6 yrs | 67.6 |
| ST JOHNS | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Perry County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.6 yrs | 66.3 |
| UNKNOWN153321 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Jefferson County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.6 yrs | 65.9 |
| Greenfield (WEST MOUNT VERNON - RACCOON CR) | Greenfield | IL | Jefferson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 65.6 |
| UNKNOWN157803 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Franklin County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.6 yrs | 65.2 |
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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