RUGBY
SubstationNorth Dakota · OTTER TAIL POWER CO
RUGBY is an electric transmission substation in North Dakota, operated by OTTER TAIL POWER CO. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 5 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16561 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 23.6 mi |
| #16562 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 56.4 mi |
| #16564 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 5.9 mi |
| #17181 | 115 kV | OTTER TAIL POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 1.8 mi |
| #66016 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RUGBY, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN132775 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Pierce County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.4 yrs | 72.5 |
| UNKNOWN132777 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Pierce County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.4 yrs | 72.3 |
| UNKNOWN134343 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | McHenry County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 70.9 |
| UNKNOWN134378 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | McHenry County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 70.7 |
| UNKNOWN134289 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Pierce County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 70.6 |
| UNKNOWN134348 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | McHenry County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 70.4 |
| TAP166963 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Pierce County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 69.9 |
| UNKNOWN134375 | Substation-Adjacent | ND | Pierce County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 69.5 |
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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