MEAD
SubstationNevada · NEVADA POWER COMPANY
MEAD is an electric transmission substation in Nevada, operated by NEVADA POWER COMPANY. It is classified as extra-high-voltage (500 kv) and connects 17 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
Ownership & operation
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #83280 | 500 kV | NEVADA POWER COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 13.5 mi |
| #92643 | 500 kV | NEVADA POWER COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 48.2 mi |
| #84349 | 230 kV | NV ENERGY | IN SERVICE | 9.8 mi |
| #85626 | 230 kV | NEVADA POWER COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 13.8 mi |
| #88542 | 230 kV | NEVADA POWER COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 12.2 mi |
| #88580 | 230 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 84.5 mi |
| #88582 | 230 kV | NEVADA POWER COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 17.0 mi |
| #89415 | 230 kV | NEVADA POWER COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 14.0 mi |
| #90685 | 230 kV | NV ENERGY | IN SERVICE | 9.3 mi |
| #91259 | 230 kV | NEVADA POWER COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 13.9 mi |
| #91927 | 230 kV | NV ENERGY | IN SERVICE | 9.3 mi |
| #92368 | 230 kV | NEVADA POWER COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 13.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MEAD, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLARK | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 72.3 |
| ARDEN | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 70.9 |
| MCCULLOUGH | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.7 yrs | 70.7 |
| GRAND TETON | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 70.5 |
| TOLSON | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 70.2 |
| NEWPORT | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 70.2 |
| DECATUR | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 70.0 |
| GREENWAY | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 69.9 |
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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