BAUMHART
SubstationOhio
At a glance
BAUMHART is an electric transmission substation in Ohio. It is classified as unclassified and connects 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #103614 | 345 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 1.9 mi |
| #103722 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 5.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BAUMHART, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN113653 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Lorain County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 66.2 |
| UNKNOWN113152 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Lorain County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 65.0 |
| BEAVER | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Lorain County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 64.4 |
| EC Coal Lorain County | Greenfield | OH | Lorain County | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 62.6 |
| OZ Erie | Greenfield | OH | Erie | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 62.5 |
| OZ Lorain | Greenfield | OH | Lorain | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 62.5 |
| EC Near Loraine County Project | Greenfield | OH | Lorain | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 61.7 |
| EC Near Loraine County Project | Greenfield | OH | Lorain | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 61.3 |
How do candidate sites near BAUMHART score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Lorain County, Erie, Lorain. The Ohio average across 3,933 scored sites is 54.8. 835 of those Ohio sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to BAUMHART substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through BAUMHART in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 345 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 7 miles.
Where is BAUMHART substation located?
BAUMHART is in Ohio at 41.4274, -82.2976. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Lorain County, Erie, Lorain.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near BAUMHART substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BAUMHART. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN113653 at 66/100. Across Ohio, the average DC Readiness score is 54.8.
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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, “BAUMHART substation, Ohio”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/ohio/baumhart-9e021ebb (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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