COLUMBUS, MICHIGAN AVENUE
SubstationIndiana · DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC
At a glance
COLUMBUS, MICHIGAN AVENUE is an electric transmission substation in Indiana, on DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #110201 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC | IN SERVICE | 2.4 mi |
| #121499 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC | IN SERVICE | 3.0 mi |
| #140239 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC | IN SERVICE | 2.3 mi |
| #140973 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC | IN SERVICE | 1.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of COLUMBUS, MICHIGAN AVENUE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS (345KV) | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Bartholomew County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 68.2 |
| UNKNOWN125074 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Johnson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 67.3 |
| OZ Bartholomew | Greenfield | IN | Bartholomew | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 65.6 |
| COLUMBUS DENOIS CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Bartholomew County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.0 yrs | 65.3 |
| UNKNOWN125100 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Bartholomew County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.0 yrs | 65.0 |
| UNKNOWN125098 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Johnson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.0 yrs | 64.8 |
| UNKNOWN125086 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Shelby County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 64.1 |
| FRANKLIN | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Johnson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.0 yrs | 64.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at COLUMBUS, MICHIGAN AVENUE?
The 4 connected lines listed above are owned by DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 9.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near COLUMBUS, MICHIGAN AVENUE score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Bartholomew County, Johnson County, Bartholomew, Shelby 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
How many transmission lines connect to COLUMBUS, MICHIGAN AVENUE substation?
4 transmission lines terminate at or pass through COLUMBUS, MICHIGAN AVENUE in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 9.1 miles.
Who owns COLUMBUS, MICHIGAN AVENUE substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at COLUMBUS, MICHIGAN AVENUE belong to DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is COLUMBUS, MICHIGAN AVENUE substation located?
COLUMBUS, MICHIGAN AVENUE is in Indiana at 39.2089, -85.9096. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Bartholomew County, Johnson County, Bartholomew.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near COLUMBUS, MICHIGAN AVENUE substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of COLUMBUS, MICHIGAN AVENUE. The highest-scoring is COLUMBUS (345KV) at 68/100. Across Indiana, the average DC Readiness score is 54.
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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, “COLUMBUS, MICHIGAN AVENUE substation, Indiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/indiana/columbus-michigan-avenue-c3f33c34 (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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