RAEFORD
SubstationNorth Carolina · DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC)
RAEFORD is an electric transmission substation in North Carolina, operated by DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC). 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 & operation
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #52174 | 230 kV | DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC) | IN SERVICE | 40.2 mi |
| #53444 | 230 kV | DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC) | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #57127 | 230 kV | DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC) | IN SERVICE | 22.1 mi |
| #52135 | 230 kV | PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC | IN SERVICE | 8.6 mi |
| #52141 | 115 kV | DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS - (NC) | IN SERVICE | 11.8 mi |
| #52132 | 115 kV | PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC | IN SERVICE | 5.3 mi |
| #35602 | 115 kV | PROGRESS ENERGY CAROLINAS INC | IN SERVICE | 3.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RAEFORD, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAP147669 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Cumberland County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.1 |
| WOODRUFF STREET | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Cumberland County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.9 |
| UNKNOWN169647 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Cumberland County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.8 |
| UNKNOWN122412 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Marlboro County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.8 |
| TAP169645 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Cumberland County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.7 |
| UNKNOWN114159 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Moore County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.7 |
| TAP148344 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Marlboro County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.6 |
| UNKNOWN114004 | Substation-Adjacent | NC | Robeson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.4 |
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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