BALBOA
SubstationNevada · NEVADA POWER COMPANY
At a glance
BALBOA is an electric transmission substation in Nevada, on NEVADA POWER COMPANY's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #306211 | 69 kV | NEVADA POWER COMPANY | — | 2.5 mi |
| #311589 | 69 kV | NEVADA POWER COMPANY | — | 2.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BALBOA, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nellis AFB Solar Facility Site I | Brownfield | NV | Clark | 230 kV | 13 MW | 7.6 yrs | 64.0 |
| APEX | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 62.2 |
| LENZIE | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 62.2 |
| UNKNOWN308478 | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 62.2 |
| NORTHWEST | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 62.0 |
| OZ Clark | Greenfield | NV | Clark | — | — | 7.6 yrs | 61.8 |
| CLARK | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 61.8 |
| MEAD | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 61.8 |
How does BALBOA compare with other substations in Nevada?
Nevada has 379 substation records in HIFLD, of which 175 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 13 named substations in the state are in BALBOA's 69–114 kV band (7% of named stations). 161 sit in a higher band. 24 named substations in Nevada operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 138 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at BALBOA?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by NEVADA POWER COMPANY. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 4.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near BALBOA score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Clark, Clark County. The Nevada average across 1,809 scored sites is 48.5. 250 of those Nevada sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is BALBOA substation?
BALBOA has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so BALBOA is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to BALBOA substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through BALBOA in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 4.8 miles.
Who owns BALBOA substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at BALBOA belong to NEVADA POWER COMPANY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is BALBOA substation located?
BALBOA is in Nevada at 36.0386, -114.9596. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Clark, Clark County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near BALBOA substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BALBOA. The highest-scoring is Nellis AFB Solar Facility Site I at 64/100. Across Nevada, the average DC Readiness score is 48.5.
Other 69 kV substations in Nevada
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, “BALBOA substation, Nevada”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/nevada/balboa-2ffd0b5a (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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