PAHRUMP
SubstationNevada · VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE
At a glance
PAHRUMP is an electric transmission substation in Nevada, on VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE's transmission network. 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
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #306129 | 230 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 32.7 mi |
| #309072 | 230 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 84.5 mi |
| #309166 | 138 kV | VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 8.7 mi |
| #309828 | 138 kV | VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE | IN SERVICE | 4.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of PAHRUMP, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAHRUMP | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 56.7 |
| INNOVATION | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.5 |
| EC Coal Nye County | Greenfield | NV | Nye County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 52.9 |
| GAMEBIRD | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 52.7 |
| THOUSANDAIRE | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 52.5 |
| SANDY VALLEY | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 7.6 yrs | 52.2 |
| CHARLESTON PARK | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 52.1 |
| VISTA | Substation-Adjacent | NV | Clark County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 52.0 |
How does PAHRUMP 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. 41 named substations in the state are in PAHRUMP's 230–344 kV band (23% of named stations). 24 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 PAHRUMP?
The 4 connected lines listed above are owned by VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 130.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near PAHRUMP score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 52 to 57 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Clark County, Nye 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 PAHRUMP substation?
PAHRUMP has a maximum voltage of 230 kV and a minimum of 138 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so PAHRUMP is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to PAHRUMP substation?
4 transmission lines terminate at or pass through PAHRUMP in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV, 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 130.5 miles.
Who owns PAHRUMP substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at PAHRUMP belong to VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is PAHRUMP substation located?
PAHRUMP is in Nevada at 36.1971, -115.9688. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Clark County, Nye County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near PAHRUMP substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of PAHRUMP. The highest-scoring is PAHRUMP at 57/100. Across Nevada, the average DC Readiness score is 48.5.
Other 230 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, “PAHRUMP substation, Nevada”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/nevada/pahrump-536ff053 (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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