BLUE RACER
SubstationOhio · OHIO POWER CO
At a glance
BLUE RACER is an electric transmission substation in Ohio, on OHIO 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #166736 | — | OHIO POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 3.4 mi |
| #179255 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BLUE RACER, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN113903 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Morgan County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 62.5 |
| MUSKINGUM RIVER | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Morgan County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 62.5 |
| EC Coal Guernsey County | Greenfield | OH | Guernsey County | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 60.5 |
| EC Coal Monroe County | Greenfield | OH | Monroe County | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 59.0 |
| EC Near FirstEnergy Willow Island | Greenfield | WV | Pleasants | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 58.8 |
| OZ Guernsey | Greenfield | OH | Guernsey | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 58.8 |
| OZ Tyler | Greenfield | WV | Tyler | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 58.7 |
| EC Coal Noble County | Greenfield | OH | Noble County | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 58.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at BLUE RACER?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by OHIO POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 3.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near BLUE RACER score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Morgan County, Guernsey County, Monroe County, Pleasants. 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 BLUE RACER substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through BLUE RACER in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 3.5 miles.
Who owns BLUE RACER substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at BLUE RACER belong to OHIO POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is BLUE RACER substation located?
BLUE RACER is in Ohio at 39.7715, -81.2910. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Morgan County, Guernsey County, Monroe County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near BLUE RACER substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BLUE RACER. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN113903 at 63/100. 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, “BLUE RACER substation, Ohio”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/ohio/blue-racer-6b986a30 (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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