THETFORD
SubstationMichigan · CONSUMERS ENERGY CO
THETFORD is an electric transmission substation in Michigan, operated by CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. It is classified as high-voltage (345 kv) and connects 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #633 | 345 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 44.5 mi |
| #1221 | 345 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 31.1 mi |
| #16927 | 345 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 77.6 mi |
| #20071 | 345 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 17.8 mi |
| #21823 | 345 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #24625 | 345 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 48.6 mi |
| #31069 | 345 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 21.6 mi |
| #32607 | 345 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 42.6 mi |
| #45510 | 138 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
| #64443 | 138 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | — | 0.0 mi |
| #32843 | 138 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
| #33311 | 138 kV | CONSUMERS ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 38.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of THETFORD, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN128533 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Genesee County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 75.1 |
| UNKNOWN128381 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Oakland County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 73.7 |
| KARN | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Bay County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 72.7 |
| GOSS | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Genesee County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 72.3 |
| BAUER | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Tuscola County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 72.1 |
| THETFORD | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Genesee County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 71.3 |
| UNKNOWN128636 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Genesee County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 69.6 |
| UNKNOWN128499 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Saginaw County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 69.3 |
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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