EARLEYS
SubstationNorth Carolina · VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO
At a glance
EARLEYS is an electric transmission substation in North Carolina, on VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) and connects 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #161048 | 230 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 13.8 mi |
| #115750 | 230 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 13.7 mi |
| #104791 | 230 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 32.7 mi |
| #146391 | 230 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 1.8 mi |
| #180301 | 115 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 30.1 mi |
| #149080 | — | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 6.8 mi |
| #179604 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 0.7 mi |
| #116899 | — | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 12.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of EARLEYS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOYKINS | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Southampton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 60.0 |
| TAP148239 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Southampton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 59.8 |
| UNKNOWN111380 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Gates County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 58.6 |
| UNKNOWN114522 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Franklin city | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 58.4 |
| TAP148198 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Hertford County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 58.1 |
| TAP148219 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Northampton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 57.5 |
| EARLEYS | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Hertford County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 57.2 |
| UNKNOWN111386 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Hertford County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 57.1 |
How does EARLEYS 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. 54 named substations in the state are in EARLEYS's 230–344 kV band (51% of named stations). 10 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 EARLEYS?
The 8 connected lines listed above are owned by VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 112.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near EARLEYS score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 60 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Southampton County, Gates County, Franklin city, 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
What voltage is EARLEYS substation?
EARLEYS has a maximum voltage of 230 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so EARLEYS is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to EARLEYS substation?
7 transmission lines terminate at or pass through EARLEYS in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV, 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 112.2 miles.
Who owns EARLEYS substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at EARLEYS belong to VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is EARLEYS substation located?
EARLEYS is in North Carolina at 36.2564, -77.0794. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Southampton County, Gates County, Franklin city.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near EARLEYS substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of EARLEYS. The highest-scoring is BOYKINS at 60/100. Across North Carolina, the average DC Readiness score is 55.1.
Other 230 kV substations in North Carolina
- LONGVIEW· 21 lines
- CLIFFSIDE· 18 lines
- PLEASANT GARDEN· 18 lines
- LEE· 17 lines
- MITCHELL RIVER· 17 lines
- ENO· 16 lines
- HARRISBURG· 16 lines
- MARSHALL STEAM STATION· 16 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, “EARLEYS substation, North Carolina”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/north-carolina/earleys-5f2124c7 (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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