BUTLER CENTER
SubstationIndiana · INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO
At a glance
BUTLER CENTER is an electric transmission substation in Indiana, on INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #163186 | 69 kV | INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 6.4 mi |
| #164595 | 69 kV | INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 6.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BUTLER CENTER, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SORENSON | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Huntington County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 68.5 |
| ALLEN | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Allen County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.2 |
| ROBISON PARK (345 KV) | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Allen County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.0 |
| ILLINOIS ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Whitley County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 65.6 |
| E. WHITLEY | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Whitley County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 65.5 |
| COLLINGWOOD | Substation-Adjacent | IN | DeKalb County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 65.2 |
| MERIDIAN | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Whitley County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 64.8 |
| R.P.MONE | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Van Wert County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 64.5 |
How does BUTLER CENTER compare with other substations in Indiana?
Indiana has 2,077 substation records in HIFLD, of which 306 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 63 named substations in the state are in BUTLER CENTER's 69–114 kV band (21% of named stations). 198 sit in a higher band. 69 named substations in Indiana operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 765 kV, and the state median is 138 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at BUTLER CENTER?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 12.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near BUTLER CENTER score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 65 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Huntington County, Allen County, Whitley County, DeKalb County. The Indiana average across 8,629 scored sites is 54. 1,024 of those Indiana sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is BUTLER CENTER substation?
BUTLER CENTER has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so BUTLER CENTER is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to BUTLER CENTER substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through BUTLER CENTER in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 12.8 miles.
Who owns BUTLER CENTER substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at BUTLER CENTER belong to INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is BUTLER CENTER substation located?
BUTLER CENTER is in Indiana at 41.3072, -85.1373. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Huntington County, Allen County, Whitley County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near BUTLER CENTER substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BUTLER CENTER. The highest-scoring is SORENSON at 69/100. Across Indiana, the average DC Readiness score is 54.
Other 69 kV substations in Indiana
- EDWARDSPORT STATION (69 KV)· 4 lines
- ANGOLA· 3 lines
- BEANBLOSSOM-SW STA· 3 lines
- MARTINSVILLE· 3 lines
- ANCHOR HOCKING· 2 lines
- BENTON CORNER· 2 lines
- BLOOMFIELD· 2 lines
- BROADVIEW· 2 lines
- All named substations in Indiana· 306 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Indiana· 8,629 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Indiana
- Substations by state
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, “BUTLER CENTER substation, Indiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/indiana/butler-center-168b7543 (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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