BUFFTON
SubstationOhio · OHIO POWER CO
BUFFTON is an electric transmission substation in Ohio, operated by OHIO POWER CO. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #30007 | 138 kV | OHIO POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BUFFTON, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWEST LIMA | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Auglaize County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.2 yrs | 74.7 |
| FOSTORIA CENTRAL SUBSTATION | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Hancock County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.2 yrs | 74.0 |
| EAST LIMA SUBSTATION | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Allen County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.2 yrs | 72.5 |
| NORTHWEST LIMA | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Allen County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.2 yrs | 70.0 |
| TAP140023 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Hardin County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.2 yrs | 70.0 |
| UNKNOWN112778 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Allen County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.2 yrs | 69.3 |
| SHAWNEE ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Allen County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.2 yrs | 69.3 |
| EAST SIDE LIMA | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Allen County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.2 yrs | 69.2 |
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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