POCKET NORTH
SubstationKentucky · KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO
POCKET NORTH is an electric transmission substation in Kentucky, operated by KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO. It is classified as extra-high-voltage (500 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16336 | 500 kV | KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO | IN SERVICE | 40.6 mi |
| #4541 | 161 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 15.3 mi |
| #8238 | 161 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
| #16315 | 161 kV | KENTUCKY UTILITIES CO | IN SERVICE | 17.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of POCKET NORTH, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POCKET NORTH | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Lee County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 78.9 |
| POCKET NORTH | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Harlan County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.6 yrs | 71.1 |
| Greenfield (PHILLIPS BEND - POCKET NORTH) | Greenfield | TN | Hawkins County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 68.1 |
| Greenfield (PHILLIPS BEND - POCKET NORTH) | Greenfield | VA | Lee County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.7 yrs | 67.7 |
| Greenfield (POCKET NORTH - PINEVILLE) | Greenfield | VA | Lee County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.6 yrs | 66.7 |
| Greenfield (POCKET NORTH - PINEVILLE) | Greenfield | KY | Harlan County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.6 yrs | 65.9 |
| TAZEWELL | Substation-Adjacent | TN | Claiborne County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.7 yrs | 64.8 |
| TAP153142 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Harlan County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.6 yrs | 63.5 |
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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