EAST TAWAS
SubstationMichigan · CONSUMERS ENERGY CO
At a glance
EAST TAWAS is an electric transmission substation in Michigan, on CONSUMERS ENERGY CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #103663 | 138 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 51.9 mi |
| #133109 | 138 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 12.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of EAST TAWAS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OZ Alcona | Greenfield | MI | Alcona | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 57.6 |
| TWINING | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Arenac County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 56.9 |
| EAST TAWAS | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Iosco County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 56.9 |
| WHITTEMORE | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Arenac County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 56.7 |
| UNKNOWN128888 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Iosco County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 56.2 |
| ALCONA | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Oscoda County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 56.1 |
| OZ Iosco | Greenfield | MI | Iosco | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 55.8 |
| OZ Iosco | Greenfield | MI | Iosco | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 55.3 |
How does EAST TAWAS 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 EAST TAWAS'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 EAST TAWAS?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 64.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near EAST TAWAS score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 58 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Alcona, Arenac County, Iosco County, Oscoda 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 EAST TAWAS substation?
EAST TAWAS 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 EAST TAWAS is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to EAST TAWAS substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through EAST TAWAS in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 64.3 miles.
Who owns EAST TAWAS substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at EAST TAWAS belong to CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is EAST TAWAS substation located?
EAST TAWAS is in Michigan at 44.2797, -83.5062. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Alcona, Arenac County, Iosco County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near EAST TAWAS substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of EAST TAWAS. The highest-scoring is OZ Alcona at 58/100. 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, “EAST TAWAS substation, Michigan”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/michigan/east-tawas-847d8477 (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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