MCGEN
SubstationNevada · AZUSA LIGHT & POWER
MCGEN is an electric transmission substation in Nevada, operated by AZUSA LIGHT & POWER. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #83697 | 115 kV | AZUSA LIGHT & POWER | IN SERVICE | 5.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MCGEN, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOWNS | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Kern County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.8 yrs | 55.7 |
| SEARLES | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Inyo County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.8 yrs | 54.8 |
| MCGEN | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Inyo County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.8 yrs | 54.2 |
| Greenfield (COSO 7 - KRAMER) | Greenfield | CA | Kern County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 53.0 |
| Greenfield (DOWNS - SEARLES) | Greenfield | CA | Inyo County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.8 yrs | 51.3 |
| Greenfield (COSO 7 - KRAMER) | Greenfield | CA | Kern County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 50.7 |
| Greenfield (DOWNS - SEARLES) | Greenfield | CA | Inyo County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.8 yrs | 49.6 |
| Greenfield (INYOKERN - SEARLES) | Greenfield | CA | Kern County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.8 yrs | 48.4 |
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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