DEADEND172046
SubstationNorth Carolina · VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO
At a glance
DEADEND172046 is an electric transmission substation in North Carolina, on VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #163860 | — | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | — | 1.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DEADEND172046, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN111659 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Beaufort County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 60.6 |
| 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 |
| EARLEYS | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Hertford County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 57.2 |
| TROWBRIDGE | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 56.7 |
| EVERETTS | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Martin 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 |
| UNKNOWN111402 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Martin County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 56.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at DEADEND172046?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 1.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near DEADEND172046 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 61 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Beaufort County, Chowan County, Perquimans County, Hertford 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 DEADEND172046 substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through DEADEND172046 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 1.2 miles.
Who owns DEADEND172046 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at DEADEND172046 belong to VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is DEADEND172046 substation located?
DEADEND172046 is in North Carolina at 35.8601, -76.7883. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Beaufort County, Chowan County, Perquimans County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near DEADEND172046 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DEADEND172046. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN111659 at 61/100. 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, “DEADEND172046 substation, North Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-carolina/deadend172046-a6817985 (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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