EDWARDSPORT STATION (69 KV)
SubstationIndiana · DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC
At a glance
EDWARDSPORT STATION (69 KV) is an electric transmission substation in Indiana, on DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 kv) 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #156397 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #158782 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC | IN SERVICE | 6.9 mi |
| #163372 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC | IN SERVICE | 11.5 mi |
| #180284 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA INC | IN SERVICE | 18.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of EDWARDSPORT STATION (69 KV), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETERSBURG STATION | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Pike County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.9 |
| EDWARDSPORT STATION IGCC | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Daviess County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 63.4 |
| WHEATLAND STATION | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Knox County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 62.5 |
| MEROM STATION | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Sullivan County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 62.5 |
| WORTHINGTON PRIMARY SUBSTATION | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Greene County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 62.4 |
| EC Coal Dubois County | Greenfield | IN | Dubois County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 59.8 |
| EC Coal Dubois County | Greenfield | IN | Dubois County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 59.5 |
| TAP138362 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Pike County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 59.3 |
How does EDWARDSPORT STATION (69 KV) 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 EDWARDSPORT STATION (69 KV)'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 EDWARDSPORT STATION (69 KV)?
The 4 connected lines listed above are owned by DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC, DUKE ENERGY INDIANA INC. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 36.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near EDWARDSPORT STATION (69 KV) score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Pike County, Daviess County, Knox County, Sullivan 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 EDWARDSPORT STATION (69 KV) substation?
EDWARDSPORT STATION (69 KV) 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 EDWARDSPORT STATION (69 KV) is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to EDWARDSPORT STATION (69 KV) substation?
4 transmission lines terminate at or pass through EDWARDSPORT STATION (69 KV) in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 36.7 miles.
Who owns EDWARDSPORT STATION (69 KV) substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at EDWARDSPORT STATION (69 KV) 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 EDWARDSPORT STATION (69 KV) substation located?
EDWARDSPORT STATION (69 KV) is in Indiana at 38.8053, -87.2460. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Pike County, Daviess County, Knox County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near EDWARDSPORT STATION (69 KV) substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of EDWARDSPORT STATION (69 KV). The highest-scoring is PETERSBURG STATION at 67/100. Across Indiana, the average DC Readiness score is 54.
Other 69 kV substations in Indiana
- 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
- BROOKSVILLE· 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, “EDWARDSPORT STATION (69 KV) substation, Indiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/indiana/edwardsport-station-69-kv-4d04d7bb (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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