BEARGRASS
SubstationKentucky · LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO
At a glance
BEARGRASS is an electric transmission substation in Kentucky, operated by LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #103443 | 138 kV | LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 2.0 mi |
| #106956 | 138 kV | LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 2.0 mi |
| #108811 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 6.4 mi |
| #116156 | 138 kV | LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 7.5 mi |
| #120663 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 6.4 mi |
| #156093 | 138 kV | LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 10.5 mi |
| #158296 | 69 kV | LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 2.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BEARGRASS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANE RUN | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Floyd County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 72.2 |
| MIDDLETOWN 345 KV | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Jefferson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 70.0 |
| MILL CREEK STATION | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Bullitt County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 69.9 |
| UNKNOWN125223 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Oldham County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 69.7 |
| UNKNOWN124909 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Floyd County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.0 yrs | 69.5 |
| CANE RUN SWITCHING | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Floyd County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.9 yrs | 68.9 |
| EC Near Zorn | Greenfield | KY | Jefferson | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 67.6 |
| OZ Jefferson | Greenfield | KY | Jefferson | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 67.2 |
How does BEARGRASS compare with other substations in Kentucky?
Kentucky has 2,070 substation records in HIFLD, of which 190 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 102 named substations in the state are in BEARGRASS's 115–229 kV band (54% of named stations). 19 sit in a higher band. 19 named substations in Kentucky 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 BEARGRASS?
The 7 connected lines listed above are owned by LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 37.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near BEARGRASS score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 67 to 72 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Floyd County, Jefferson County, Bullitt County, Oldham County. The Kentucky average across 7,741 scored sites is 52.8. 1,261 of those Kentucky sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is BEARGRASS substation?
BEARGRASS has a maximum voltage of 138 kV and a minimum of 69 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so BEARGRASS is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to BEARGRASS substation?
7 transmission lines terminate at or pass through BEARGRASS in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV, 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 37.7 miles.
Who owns BEARGRASS substation?
HIFLD lists LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC CO as the operator of BEARGRASS.
Where is BEARGRASS substation located?
BEARGRASS is in Kentucky at 38.2730, -85.7106. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Floyd County, Jefferson County, Bullitt County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near BEARGRASS substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BEARGRASS. The highest-scoring is CANE RUN at 72/100. Across Kentucky, the average DC Readiness score is 52.8.
Other 138 kV substations in Kentucky
- MIDDLETOWN· 11 lines
- PADDY'S RUN· 11 lines
- BEAVER CREEK· 10 lines
- BELLEFONTE· 9 lines
- HAEFLING· 9 lines
- ASHBOTTOM· 8 lines
- BIG SANDY· 8 lines
- FAWKES SWITCHING STATION· 8 lines
- All named substations in Kentucky· 190 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Kentucky· 7,741 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Kentucky
- 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, “BEARGRASS substation, Kentucky”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kentucky/beargrass-35cadd40 (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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