DEADEND169705
SubstationNorth Carolina · DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC)
At a glance
DEADEND169705 is an electric transmission substation in North Carolina, on DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC)'s transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #171495 | — | DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC) | IN SERVICE | 1.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DEADEND169705, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN169839 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Wilson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 64.0 |
| TAP169840 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Wilson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 64.0 |
| UNKNOWN111486 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Wilson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 62.7 |
| TAP148063 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Wilson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 62.6 |
| UNKNOWN111942 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Nash County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 62.2 |
| UNKNOWN111467 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Greene County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.9 |
| UNKNOWN158081 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Edgecombe County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.7 |
| UNKNOWN111937 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Edgecombe County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 61.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at DEADEND169705?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC). Their combined recorded length is about 1.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near DEADEND169705 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Wilson County, Nash County, Greene County, Edgecombe 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
How many transmission lines connect to DEADEND169705 substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through DEADEND169705 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 1.4 miles.
Who owns DEADEND169705 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at DEADEND169705 belong to DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC). GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is DEADEND169705 substation located?
DEADEND169705 is in North Carolina at 35.9488, -77.7949. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Wilson County, Nash County, Greene County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near DEADEND169705 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DEADEND169705. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN169839 at 64/100. 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, “DEADEND169705 substation, North Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-carolina/deadend169705-30ad93d7 (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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