GARDNER ENERGY CENTER
SubstationKansas · KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT CO
GARDNER ENERGY CENTER is an electric transmission substation in Kansas, operated by KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT CO. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #31392 | 161 kV | KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT CO | — | 0.0 mi |
| #55095 | 161 kV | KANSAS CITY POWER & LIGHT CO | IN SERVICE | 0.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of GARDNER ENERGY CENTER, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN117601 | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Johnson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 75.9 |
| WEST GARDNER | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Johnson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 73.6 |
| UNKNOWN118616 | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Johnson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 73.3 |
| STILWELL | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Johnson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 72.6 |
| UNKNOWN118111 | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Wyandotte County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 72.0 |
| TAP138812 | Substation-Adjacent | KS | Johnson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 71.9 |
| UNKNOWN121754 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Jackson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 71.8 |
| UNKNOWN117612 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Clay County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 71.8 |
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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