BEECHER
SubstationMichigan · CONSUMERS ENERGY CO
BEECHER is an electric transmission substation in Michigan, operated by CONSUMERS ENERGY 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13000 | 138 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 17.6 mi |
| #23343 | 138 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 12.0 mi |
| #37297 | 138 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 1.3 mi |
| #44952 | 138 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 1.1 mi |
| #48148 | 138 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 24.0 mi |
| #48946 | 138 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 35.2 mi |
| #57758 | 138 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 15.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BEECHER, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN171366 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Lucas County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 76.4 |
| TAP137284 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Monroe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 76.4 |
| UNKNOWN133807 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Fulton County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.2 yrs | 74.3 |
| ALLEN JUNCTION | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Lucas County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 73.8 |
| MOROCCO | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Monroe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 73.5 |
| APEX | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Washtenaw County | 120 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 71.8 |
| UNKNOWN128658 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Washtenaw County | 120 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 71.6 |
| PHOENIX | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Washtenaw County | 120 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 71.6 |
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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