CLINTON
SubstationIndiana · DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC
At a glance
CLINTON is an electric transmission substation in Indiana, on DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC's transmission network. It is classified as high-voltage (230 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
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #101925 | 230 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA INC | IN SERVICE | 26.4 mi |
| #109190 | 230 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA INC | IN SERVICE | 13.9 mi |
| #178165 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC | — | 2.0 mi |
| #178166 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC | — | 1.4 mi |
| #178169 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC | — | 2.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CLINTON, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN124618 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Vigo County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 67.3 |
| UNKNOWN124759 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Vigo County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 63.2 |
| UNKNOWN124442 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Vigo County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.0 yrs | 62.8 |
| UNKNOWN124551 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Vermillion County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 62.7 |
| UNKNOWN124552 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Vermillion County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 62.7 |
| EUGENE | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Vermillion County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 62.5 |
| TAP138267 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Vermilion County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 62.2 |
| UNKNOWN124449 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Vigo County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.0 yrs | 61.6 |
How does CLINTON 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. 15 named substations in the state are in CLINTON's 230–344 kV band (5% of named stations). 69 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 CLINTON?
The 5 connected lines listed above are owned by DUKE ENERGY INDIANA INC, DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 46.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near CLINTON score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Vigo County, Vermillion County, Vermilion 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 CLINTON substation?
CLINTON has a maximum voltage of 230 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so CLINTON is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to CLINTON substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through CLINTON in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV, 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 46.5 miles.
Who owns CLINTON substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at CLINTON belong to DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC, and others to DUKE ENERGY INDIANA INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is CLINTON substation located?
CLINTON is in Indiana at 39.7250, -87.4338. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Vigo County, Vermillion County, Vermilion County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near CLINTON substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CLINTON. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN124618 at 67/100. Across Indiana, the average DC Readiness score is 54.
Other 230 kV substations in Indiana
- LAFAYETTE 230· 8 lines
- CARMEL 146TH ST· 6 lines
- COLUMBUS DENOIS CREEK· 6 lines
- KOKOMO HIGHLAND PARK· 5 lines
- NEW LONDON· 4 lines
- THORNTOWN· 4 lines
- VEEDERSBURG· 4 lines
- FRANKLIN· 3 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, “CLINTON substation, Indiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/indiana/clinton-04fa53d1 (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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