HILLS
SubstationIowa · MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO
HILLS is an electric transmission substation in Iowa, operated by MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO. It is classified as high-voltage (345 kv) and connects 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1415 | 345 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 12.7 mi |
| #5451 | 345 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 16.4 mi |
| #7208 | 345 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 16.9 mi |
| #43236 | 345 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 53.5 mi |
| #12109 | 161 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 27.5 mi |
| #12119 | 161 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 3.5 mi |
| #1514 | 161 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 28.8 mi |
| #12120 | 161 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 6.6 mi |
| #25018 | 161 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 12.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of HILLS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIFFIN | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Johnson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 78.6 |
| TAP140530 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Washington County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 75.7 |
| HILLS | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Johnson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 75.6 |
| UNKNOWN159106 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Johnson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 74.4 |
| UNKNOWN132168 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Johnson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 72.8 |
| LOUISA | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Muscatine County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 72.3 |
| UNKNOWN137713 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Johnson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 71.8 |
| RISER137656 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Johnson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 71.6 |
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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