RISER171046
SubstationMichigan
At a glance
RISER171046 is an electric transmission substation in Michigan. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #173221 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 4.3 mi |
| #173222 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 0.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RISER171046, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEYSTONE | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Grand Traverse County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 62.9 |
| EC FFE Grand Traverse County | Greenfield | MI | Grand Traverse County | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 58.5 |
| UNKNOWN128673 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Grand Traverse County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 57.0 |
| TAP145679 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Grand Traverse County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 56.8 |
| UNKNOWN128770 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Grand Traverse County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 56.7 |
| UNKNOWN128706 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Grand Traverse County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 56.6 |
| UNKNOWN157441 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Kalkaska County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 2.2 yrs | 55.9 |
| UNKNOWN128313 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Grand Traverse County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 2.2 yrs | 54.6 |
How do candidate sites near RISER171046 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Grand Traverse County, Kalkaska 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 RISER171046 substation?
RISER171046 has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so RISER171046 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to RISER171046 substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through RISER171046 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 4.8 miles.
Where is RISER171046 substation located?
RISER171046 is in Michigan at 44.7691, -85.6354. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Grand Traverse County, Kalkaska County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near RISER171046 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RISER171046. The highest-scoring is KEYSTONE at 63/100. Across Michigan, the average DC Readiness score is 55.2.
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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, “RISER171046 substation, Michigan”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/michigan/riser171046-bfd64592 (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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