CELCIA
SubstationLouisiana
At a glance
CELCIA is an electric transmission substation in Louisiana. It is classified as unclassified 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
Ownership
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #135693 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 0.7 mi |
| #146956 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 9.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CELCIA, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEBRE | Substation-Adjacent | LA | West Baton Rouge Parish | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.4 |
| WELLS | Substation-Adjacent | LA | St. Landry Parish | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.9 |
| UNKNOWN112472 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Lafayette Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.7 |
| ELKS | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Lafayette Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.9 |
| BEADLE | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Lafayette Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.8 |
| UNKNOWN112473 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Lafayette Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.8 |
| PONT DES MOUTON | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Lafayette Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.7 |
| UNKNOWN115763 | Substation-Adjacent | LA | Lafayette Parish | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.7 |
How do candidate sites near CELCIA score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in West Baton Rouge Parish, St. Landry Parish, Lafayette Parish. The Louisiana average across 1,762 scored sites is 53.1. 615 of those Louisiana sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to CELCIA substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through CELCIA in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 10.6 miles.
Where is CELCIA substation located?
CELCIA is in Louisiana at 30.3201, -91.8581. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in West Baton Rouge Parish, St. Landry Parish, Lafayette Parish.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near CELCIA substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CELCIA. The highest-scoring is WEBRE at 65/100. Across Louisiana, the average DC Readiness score is 53.1.
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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, “CELCIA substation, Louisiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/louisiana/celcia-bc5fb621 (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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