BALCH
SubstationNevada · PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
BALCH is an electric transmission substation in Nevada, operated by PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY. It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) and connects 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #81401 | 230 kV | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 4.5 mi |
| #85880 | 230 kV | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 5.9 mi |
| #89085 | 230 kV | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 16.1 mi |
| #83565 | 115 kV | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 5.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BALCH, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EASTWOOD | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Madera County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 60.3 |
| PINE FLAT | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Fresno County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 59.8 |
| WAHTOKE | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Fresno County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.8 yrs | 57.8 |
| BIG CREEK 2 | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Madera County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 57.4 |
| BIG CREEK 1 | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Madera County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 57.2 |
| REEDLEY | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Fresno County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.8 yrs | 56.4 |
| Greenfield (RECTOR - BIG CREEK 1) | Greenfield | CA | Fresno County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 56.1 |
| HELM'S PUMPED STORAGE | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Fresno County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 55.8 |
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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