PLAINS
SubstationMichigan
PLAINS is an electric transmission substation in Michigan. It is classified as high-voltage (345 kv) and connects 13 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 & operation
Operator not catalogued for this substation.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of PLAINS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAINS | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Dickinson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.8 yrs | 58.4 |
| WHITE RAPIDS HY | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Marinette County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 54.1 |
| AMBERG | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Marinette County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.8 yrs | 54.0 |
| EC FFE Dickinson County | Greenfield | MI | Dickinson County | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 53.6 |
| CHALK HILLS HY | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Menominee County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 53.2 |
| UNKNOWN129052 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Dickinson County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 52.6 |
| NORDIC | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Dickinson County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.8 yrs | 52.6 |
| NIAGRA PAPER OF WISCONSIN | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Dickinson County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.8 yrs | 52.5 |
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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