BATAVIA
SubstationMichigan · CONSUMERS ENERGY CO
At a glance
BATAVIA is an electric transmission substation in Michigan, on CONSUMERS ENERGY CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #108733 | 138 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 8.3 mi |
| #113108 | 138 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 22.2 mi |
| #134034 | 138 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 15.7 mi |
| #145660 | 138 kV | COLDWATER BOARD OF PUBLIC UTIL | IN SERVICE | 16.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BATAVIA, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC Near Sturgis City Diesel Plant | Greenfield | MI | St. Joseph | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 65.2 |
| Coldwater Board of Public Utilities Solar Field Park | Brownfield | MI | Branch | — | 1 MW | 2.2 yrs | 65.0 |
| EC Near Sturgis City Diesel Plant | Greenfield | MI | St. Joseph | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 63.9 |
| EC Near Sturgis City Diesel Plant | Greenfield | MI | St. Joseph | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 63.5 |
| EC Near Sturgis City Diesel Plant | Greenfield | MI | St. Joseph | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 63.2 |
| EC Near Sturgis City Diesel Plant | Greenfield | MI | St. Joseph | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 63.0 |
| UNKNOWN157150 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Kalamazoo County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 62.9 |
| EC Near Sturgis City Diesel Plant | Greenfield | MI | St. Joseph | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 62.8 |
How does BATAVIA compare with other substations in Michigan?
Michigan has 1,880 substation records in HIFLD, of which 277 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 106 named substations in the state are in BATAVIA's 115–229 kV band (38% of named stations). 44 sit in a higher band. 43 named substations in Michigan 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 BATAVIA?
The 4 connected lines listed above are owned by CONSUMERS ENERGY CO, COLDWATER BOARD OF PUBLIC UTIL. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 62.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near BATAVIA score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in St. Joseph, Branch, Kalamazoo County. The Michigan average across 5,157 scored sites is 55.2. 768 of those Michigan sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is BATAVIA substation?
BATAVIA has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so BATAVIA is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to BATAVIA substation?
4 transmission lines terminate at or pass through BATAVIA in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 62.6 miles.
Who owns BATAVIA substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at BATAVIA belong to CONSUMERS ENERGY CO, and others to COLDWATER BOARD OF PUBLIC UTIL. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is BATAVIA substation located?
BATAVIA is in Michigan at 41.9344, -85.1214. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in St. Joseph, Branch, Kalamazoo County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near BATAVIA substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BATAVIA. The highest-scoring is EC Near Sturgis City Diesel Plant at 65/100. Across Michigan, the average DC Readiness score is 55.2.
Other 138 kV substations in Michigan
- JACKSON· 14 lines
- VERONA· 11 lines
- DELHI· 10 lines
- BEECHER· 9 lines
- CHANDLER· 9 lines
- WEADOCK· 9 lines
- PRESQUE ISLE STATION· 8 lines
- BLACK RIVER· 7 lines
- All named substations in Michigan· 277 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Michigan· 5,157 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Michigan
- 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, “BATAVIA substation, Michigan”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/michigan/batavia-d6df0cbb (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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