KUTZ
SubstationNew Mexico · NAVAJO TRIBAL UTILITY AUTHORITY
At a glance
KUTZ is an electric transmission substation in New Mexico, on NAVAJO TRIBAL UTILITY AUTHORITY's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #305093 | 115 kV | NAVAJO TRIBAL UTILITY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 14.0 mi |
| #312129 | 115 kV | NAVAJO TRIBAL UTILITY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 9.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of KUTZ, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanco Compressor Station | Brownfield | NM | San Juan County | 115 kV | 3 MW | 3.5 yrs | 53.0 |
| EC Near San Juan | Greenfield | NM | San Juan | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 51.6 |
| EC Coal San Juan County | Greenfield | NM | San Juan County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 51.5 |
| EC Coal San Juan County | Greenfield | NM | San Juan County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 51.2 |
| EC Coal San Juan County | Greenfield | NM | San Juan County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 51.1 |
| EC Near Animas | Greenfield | NM | San Juan | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 51.0 |
| EC Near Milagro Cogeneration Plant | Greenfield | NM | San Juan | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 50.9 |
| EC Near Milagro Cogeneration Plant | Greenfield | NM | San Juan | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 50.7 |
How does KUTZ compare with other substations in New Mexico?
New Mexico has 619 substation records in HIFLD, of which 387 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 248 named substations in the state are in KUTZ's 115–229 kV band (64% of named stations). 34 sit in a higher band. 24 named substations in New Mexico operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 115 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at KUTZ?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by NAVAJO TRIBAL UTILITY AUTHORITY. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 23.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near KUTZ score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 51 to 53 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in San Juan County, San Juan. The New Mexico average across 1,535 scored sites is 47.8. 445 of those New Mexico sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is KUTZ substation?
KUTZ has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so KUTZ is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to KUTZ substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through KUTZ in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 23.9 miles.
Who owns KUTZ substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at KUTZ belong to NAVAJO TRIBAL UTILITY AUTHORITY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is KUTZ substation located?
KUTZ is in New Mexico at 36.5994, -107.9857. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in San Juan County, San Juan.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near KUTZ substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of KUTZ. The highest-scoring is Blanco Compressor Station at 53/100. Across New Mexico, the average DC Readiness score is 47.8.
Other 115 kV substations in New Mexico
- RIO GRANDE· 11 lines
- CURRY COUNTY· 9 lines
- REEVES· 9 lines
- SPRINGER· 8 lines
- ZIA· 8 lines
- HERNANDEZ· 7 lines
- ALGODONES· 6 lines
- ANTHONY· 5 lines
- All named substations in New Mexico· 387 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in New Mexico· 1,535 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in New Mexico
- Substations by state
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, “KUTZ substation, New Mexico”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-mexico/kutz-8b0ded19 (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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