COLLEGE LAKES
SubstationNorth Carolina · PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC
At a glance
COLLEGE LAKES is an electric transmission substation in North Carolina, on PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (<69 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #164966 | 66 kV | PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of COLLEGE LAKES, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUMBERLAND | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Cumberland County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.3 yrs | 65.8 |
| UNKNOWN113511 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Johnston County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 63.5 |
| UNKNOWN113996 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Harnett County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 62.3 |
| UNKNOWN113506 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Johnston County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 62.2 |
| WOODRUFF STREET | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Cumberland County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.8 |
| FAYETTEVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Cumberland County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.8 |
| FAYETTEVILLE EAST | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Cumberland County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.8 |
| UNKNOWN114113 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Cumberland County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.8 |
How does COLLEGE LAKES compare with other substations in North Carolina?
North Carolina has 3,209 substation records in HIFLD, of which 106 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 1 named substation in the state is in COLLEGE LAKES's below 69 kV band (1% of named stations). 95 sit in a higher band. 10 named substations in North Carolina operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 230 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at COLLEGE LAKES?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC. Line voltages range from 66 kV to 66 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 0 miles.
How do candidate sites near COLLEGE LAKES score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Cumberland County, Johnston County, Harnett County. The North Carolina average across 2,778 scored sites is 55.1. 1,087 of those North Carolina sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is COLLEGE LAKES substation?
COLLEGE LAKES has a maximum voltage of 66 kV. That places it in the below 69 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so COLLEGE LAKES is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to COLLEGE LAKES substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through COLLEGE LAKES in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 66 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 0 miles.
Who owns COLLEGE LAKES substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at COLLEGE LAKES belong to PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is COLLEGE LAKES substation located?
COLLEGE LAKES is in North Carolina at 35.1312, -78.8918. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Cumberland County, Johnston County, Harnett County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near COLLEGE LAKES substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of COLLEGE LAKES. The highest-scoring is CUMBERLAND at 66/100. Across North Carolina, the average DC Readiness score is 55.1.
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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, “COLLEGE LAKES substation, North Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-carolina/college-lakes-eedf869c (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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