WHELAN ENERGY CENTER
SubstationNebraska · CITY OF HASTINGS - (NE)
WHELAN ENERGY CENTER is an electric transmission substation in Nebraska, operated by CITY OF HASTINGS - (NE). It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6840 | 115 kV | CITY OF HASTINGS - (NE) | IN SERVICE | 22.2 mi |
| #36721 | 115 kV | CITY OF HASTINGS - (NE) | IN SERVICE | 6.5 mi |
| #47422 | 115 kV | CITY OF HASTINGS - (NE) | IN SERVICE | 4.4 mi |
| #47990 | 115 kV | CITY OF HASTINGS - (NE) | IN SERVICE | 2.5 mi |
| #64042 | 115 kV | — | — | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WHELAN ENERGY CENTER, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAULINE | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Adams County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 70.3 |
| UNKNOWN131929 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Hall County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 69.8 |
| C W BURDICK | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Hall County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 67.4 |
| UNKNOWN131725 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Hall County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.4 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN131727 - UNKNOWN131929) | Greenfield | NE | Hamilton County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.3 |
| UNKNOWN131920 | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Hall County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.1 |
| NORTH DENVER | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Adams County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.5 |
| DON HENRY | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Adams County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.5 |
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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