CRESWELL
SubstationNorth Carolina · VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO
At a glance
CRESWELL is an electric transmission substation in North Carolina, on VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO's transmission network. 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #143130 | 115 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CRESWELL, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN111643 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Chowan County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 58.5 |
| WINFALL | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Perquimans County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 58.0 |
| UNKNOWN111377 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Pasquotank County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 57.6 |
| TROWBRIDGE | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 56.7 |
| UNKNOWN111623 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 56.6 |
| MACKEYS | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 56.1 |
| UNKNOWN111625 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 55.8 |
| Edenton Generators | Brownfield | NC | Chowan County | — | 1 MW | 5.3 yrs | 54.2 |
How does CRESWELL 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. 23 named substations in the state are in CRESWELL's 115–229 kV band (22% of named stations). 64 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 CRESWELL?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 0 miles.
How do candidate sites near CRESWELL score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 54 to 59 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Chowan County, Perquimans County, Pasquotank County, Washington 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 CRESWELL substation?
CRESWELL 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 CRESWELL is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to CRESWELL substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through CRESWELL in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 0 miles.
Who owns CRESWELL substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at CRESWELL belong to VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is CRESWELL substation located?
CRESWELL is in North Carolina at 35.8765, -76.3831. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Chowan County, Perquimans County, Pasquotank County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near CRESWELL substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CRESWELL. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN111643 at 59/100. Across North Carolina, the average DC Readiness score is 55.1.
Other 115 kV substations in North Carolina
- CANTON· 7 lines
- HORSEHOE· 7 lines
- ENKA· 6 lines
- GOLDSBORO· 5 lines
- HENDERSON· 5 lines
- OTEEN· 3 lines
- SEYMOUR JOHNSON· 3 lines
- WEST ASHEVILLE· 3 lines
- All named substations in North Carolina· 106 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in North Carolina· 2,778 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in North Carolina
- 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, “CRESWELL substation, North Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-carolina/creswell-dbc6be36 (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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