VALLEY (ESE)
SubstationMichigan
At a glance
VALLEY (ESE) is an electric transmission substation in Michigan. It is classified as unclassified and connects 0 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.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of VALLEY (ESE), 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 Schoolcraft | Greenfield | MI | Schoolcraft | — | — | 2.2 yrs | 59.6 |
| GARDEN CORNERS | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Schoolcraft County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 58.4 |
| INDIAN LAKE | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Schoolcraft County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 58.4 |
| BLANEY PARK SW STA | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Schoolcraft County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 58.2 |
| UNKNOWN128979 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Delta County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.2 yrs | 57.7 |
| SENEY (AD-REA) | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Luce County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 2.2 yrs | 56.5 |
| TAP171615 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Schoolcraft County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 2.2 yrs | 56.1 |
| MANISTIQUE | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Schoolcraft County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 2.2 yrs | 56.1 |
How do candidate sites near VALLEY (ESE) score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 56 to 60 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Schoolcraft, Schoolcraft County, Delta County, Luce 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
How many transmission lines connect to VALLEY (ESE) substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through VALLEY (ESE) in the HIFLD line data.
Where is VALLEY (ESE) substation located?
VALLEY (ESE) is in Michigan at 45.9685, -86.2017. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Schoolcraft, Schoolcraft County, Delta County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near VALLEY (ESE) substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of VALLEY (ESE). The highest-scoring is OZ Schoolcraft at 60/100. 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, “VALLEY (ESE) substation, Michigan”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/michigan/valley-ese-5d67ac66 (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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