PIONEER
SubstationMichigan
At a glance
PIONEER is an electric transmission substation in Michigan. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #104279 | 120 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 7.0 mi |
| #126060 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 15.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of PIONEER, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAYNE | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Wayne County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 69.4 |
| MILAN | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Washtenaw County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 68.2 |
| WIXOM | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Oakland County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 68.1 |
| COVENTRY | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Washtenaw County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 67.9 |
| DEADEND167207 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Monroe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 66.9 |
| MAJESTIC | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Washtenaw County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 66.5 |
| TAP137284 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Monroe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 66.1 |
| TAP137286 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Monroe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 65.9 |
How does PIONEER 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 PIONEER'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.
How do candidate sites near PIONEER score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 66 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Wayne County, Washtenaw County, Oakland County, Monroe 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 PIONEER substation?
PIONEER has a maximum voltage of 120 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so PIONEER is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to PIONEER substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through PIONEER in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 120 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 22 miles.
Where is PIONEER substation located?
PIONEER is in Michigan at 42.2122, -83.7274. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Wayne County, Washtenaw County, Oakland County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near PIONEER substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of PIONEER. The highest-scoring is WAYNE at 69/100. Across Michigan, the average DC Readiness score is 55.2.
Other 120 kV substations in Michigan
- PONTIAC· 10 lines
- SUPERIOR· 9 lines
- DETROIT EDISON KING ROAD· 6 lines
- TOLL ROAD· 6 lines
- PHOENIX· 5 lines
- BLOOMFIELD· 4 lines
- MONROE· 4 lines
- SOUTHFIELD· 4 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, “PIONEER substation, Michigan”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/michigan/pioneer-2facca0e (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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