ELMO
SubstationMontana · BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION
ELMO is an electric transmission substation in Montana, operated by BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION. It is classified as sub-transmission (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 & operation
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #68280 | 115 kV | BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 28.6 mi |
| #68281 | 115 kV | BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 12.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of ELMO, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOT SPRINGS | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Lake County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.1 yrs | 76.4 |
| LION MOUNTAIN | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Flathead County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.1 yrs | 71.0 |
| HASKILL | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Flathead County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.1 yrs | 70.9 |
| TAP205607 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Lake County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 70.0 |
| TAP207788 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Lake County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 69.7 |
| POLSON | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Lake County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 69.0 |
| UNKNOWN202690 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Flathead County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.1 yrs | 68.7 |
| TAP207791 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Lake County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 68.5 |
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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