NICHOLS
SubstationMissouri · CITY UTILITIES OF SPRINGFIELD - (MO)
At a glance
NICHOLS is an electric transmission substation in Missouri, operated by CITY UTILITIES OF SPRINGFIELD - (MO). It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #139817 | 161 kV | CITY UTILITIES OF SPRINGFIELD - (MO) | IN SERVICE | 1.0 mi |
| #146863 | 161 kV | CITY UTILITIES OF SPRINGFIELD - (MO) | IN SERVICE | 2.6 mi |
| #141445 | — | CITY UTILITIES OF SPRINGFIELD - (MO) | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of NICHOLS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROOKLINE | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Greene County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.4 |
| OZ Greene | Greenfield | MO | Greene | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 67.2 |
| OZ Greene | Greenfield | MO | Greene | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 66.2 |
| EC Coal Greene County | Greenfield | MO | Greene County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 65.6 |
| EC Near Main Street (MO) | Greenfield | MO | Greene | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 65.4 |
| EC Near James River Power Station | Greenfield | MO | Greene | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 65.4 |
| EC Near Main Street (MO) | Greenfield | MO | Greene | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 65.3 |
| UNKNOWN117555 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | Greene County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.8 |
How does NICHOLS compare with other substations in Missouri?
Missouri has 1,656 substation records in HIFLD, of which 74 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 20 named substations in the state are in NICHOLS's 115–229 kV band (27% of named stations). 33 sit in a higher band. 33 named substations in Missouri operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 345 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at NICHOLS?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by CITY UTILITIES OF SPRINGFIELD - (MO). Line voltages range from 161 kV to 161 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 3.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near NICHOLS score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 65 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Greene County, Greene. The Missouri average across 3,413 scored sites is 55.7. 1,002 of those Missouri sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is NICHOLS substation?
NICHOLS has a maximum voltage of 161 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so NICHOLS is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to NICHOLS substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through NICHOLS in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 3.7 miles.
Who owns NICHOLS substation?
HIFLD lists CITY UTILITIES OF SPRINGFIELD - (MO) as the operator of NICHOLS.
Where is NICHOLS substation located?
NICHOLS is in Missouri at 37.2195, -93.3250. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Greene County, Greene.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near NICHOLS substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of NICHOLS. The highest-scoring is BROOKLINE at 68/100. Across Missouri, the average DC Readiness score is 55.7.
Other 161 kV substations in Missouri
- THOMAS HILL· 15 lines
- TABLE ROCK DAM POWER STATION· 9 lines
- OVERTON (161KV)· 8 lines
- MARIES· 7 lines
- JIM HILL· 5 lines
- MORGAN· 5 lines
- NASHUA· 5 lines
- PLATTE CITY· 5 lines
- All named substations in Missouri· 74 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Missouri· 3,413 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Missouri
- 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, “NICHOLS substation, Missouri”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/missouri/nichols-83397e1f (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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