FORD
SubstationOhio
At a glance
FORD is an electric transmission substation in Ohio. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #135078 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 2.6 mi |
| #121711 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 2.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FORD, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN113613 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Lucas County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 70.3 |
| UNKNOWN113596 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Wood County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 68.1 |
| UNKNOWN156850 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Wood County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 67.3 |
| TAP137284 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Monroe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 66.1 |
| Wood County Landfill | Brownfield | OH | Wood | — | 7 MW | 5.2 yrs | 65.9 |
| TAP137286 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Monroe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 65.9 |
| MOROCCO | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Monroe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 65.8 |
| UNKNOWN128355 | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Monroe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 65.8 |
How does FORD compare with other substations in Ohio?
Ohio has 2,565 substation records in HIFLD, of which 465 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 189 named substations in the state are in FORD's 115–229 kV band (41% of named stations). 60 sit in a higher band. 60 named substations in Ohio operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 765 kV, and the state median is 138 kV.
How do candidate sites near FORD score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 66 to 70 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Lucas County, Wood County, Monroe County, Wood. 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
What voltage is FORD substation?
FORD has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so FORD is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to FORD substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through FORD in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 4.8 miles.
Where is FORD substation located?
FORD is in Ohio at 41.5774, -83.5980. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Lucas County, Wood County, Monroe County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near FORD substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FORD. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN113613 at 70/100. Across Ohio, the average DC Readiness score is 54.8.
Other 138 kV substations in Ohio
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, “FORD substation, Ohio”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/ohio/ford-fc814cb2 (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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