RISER167278
SubstationNebraska · WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION
At a glance
RISER167278 is an electric transmission substation in Nebraska, on WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 1 transmission line. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #127060 | — | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 2.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RISER167278, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN132450 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Box Butte County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.5 |
| UNKNOWN132453 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Box Butte County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 55.9 |
| UNKNOWN132445 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Box Butte County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 55.6 |
| UNKNOWN131808 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Morrill County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 54.3 |
| UNKNOWN131809 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Morrill County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 54.0 |
| Alliance Former Power Plant | Industrial | NE | Box Butte County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 50.6 |
| Alliance Wrecking &Salvage Co | Industrial | NE | Box Butte County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 50.6 |
| Mine Site | Former Mine | NE | Box Butte County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 50.6 |
Who owns the transmission lines at RISER167278?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION. Their combined recorded length is about 2.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near RISER167278 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 51 to 57 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Box Butte County, Morrill County. The Nebraska average across 2,329 scored sites is 52.1. 720 of those Nebraska sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to RISER167278 substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through RISER167278 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 2.1 miles.
Who owns RISER167278 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at RISER167278 belong to WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is RISER167278 substation located?
RISER167278 is in Nebraska at 42.1044, -102.8980. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Box Butte County, Morrill County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near RISER167278 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RISER167278. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN132450 at 57/100. Across Nebraska, the average DC Readiness score is 52.1.
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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, “RISER167278 substation, Nebraska”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/nebraska/riser167278-068d1fc8 (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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