17TH ST & FAIRLAWN
SubstationKansas
At a glance
17TH ST & FAIRLAWN is an electric transmission substation in Kansas. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 3 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 & operation
Operator not catalogued for this substation.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of 17TH ST & FAIRLAWN, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Pottawatomie County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.8 |
| TECUMSEH HILL | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Shawnee County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.6 |
| SWISSVALE | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Osage County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.1 |
| HOYT | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Jackson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.1 |
| EC Near Lawrence Energy Center | Greenfield | KS | Douglas | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.8 |
| EC Near Ottawa | Greenfield | KS | Franklin | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.8 |
| EC Coal Douglas County | Greenfield | KS | Douglas County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.7 |
| AUBURN ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Shawnee County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.2 |
How does 17TH ST & FAIRLAWN compare with other substations in Kansas?
Kansas has 1,157 substation records in HIFLD, of which 45 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 9 named substations in the state are in 17TH ST & FAIRLAWN's 115–229 kV band (20% of named stations). 33 sit in a higher band. 27 named substations in Kansas operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 345 kV, and the state median is 345 kV.
How do candidate sites near 17TH ST & FAIRLAWN score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Pottawatomie County, Shawnee County, Osage County, Jackson County. The Kansas average across 2,352 scored sites is 53.2. 730 of those Kansas sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is 17TH ST & FAIRLAWN substation?
17TH ST & FAIRLAWN has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so 17TH ST & FAIRLAWN is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to 17TH ST & FAIRLAWN substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through 17TH ST & FAIRLAWN in the HIFLD line data.
Where is 17TH ST & FAIRLAWN substation located?
17TH ST & FAIRLAWN is in Kansas at 39.0359, -95.7423. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Pottawatomie County, Shawnee County, Osage County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near 17TH ST & FAIRLAWN substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of 17TH ST & FAIRLAWN. The highest-scoring is JEFFREY at 62/100. Across Kansas, the average DC Readiness score is 53.2.
Other 115 kV substations in Kansas
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, “17TH ST & FAIRLAWN substation, Kansas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kansas/17th-st-fairlawn-b87e399d (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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