OAKWOOD STREET
SubstationOhio · OHIO POWER CO
At a glance
OAKWOOD STREET is an electric transmission substation in Ohio, on OHIO POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #166869 | 69 kV | OHIO POWER CO | UNDER CONSTRUCTION | 2.9 mi |
| #166870 | 69 kV | OHIO POWER CO | UNDER CONSTRUCTION | 2.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of OAKWOOD STREET, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH CANTON 765KV | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Stark County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.2 yrs | 68.7 |
| SOUTH EAST CANTON | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Stark County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 67.5 |
| UNKNOWN153863 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Stark County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 66.5 |
| STAR | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Summit County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 66.4 |
| HANNA | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Portage County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 64.9 |
| OZ Stark | Greenfield | OH | Stark | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 64.7 |
| EC Coal Stark County | Greenfield | OH | Stark County | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 64.5 |
| OZ Summit | Greenfield | OH | Summit | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 64.4 |
How does OAKWOOD STREET 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. 17 named substations in the state are in OAKWOOD STREET's 69–114 kV band (4% of named stations). 249 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.
Who owns the transmission lines at OAKWOOD STREET?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by OHIO POWER CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 5.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near OAKWOOD STREET score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Stark County, Summit County, Portage County, Stark. 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 OAKWOOD STREET substation?
OAKWOOD STREET has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so OAKWOOD STREET is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to OAKWOOD STREET substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through OAKWOOD STREET in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 5.8 miles.
Who owns OAKWOOD STREET substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at OAKWOOD STREET belong to OHIO POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is OAKWOOD STREET substation located?
OAKWOOD STREET is in Ohio at 40.8316, -81.3761. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Stark County, Summit County, Portage County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near OAKWOOD STREET substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of OAKWOOD STREET. The highest-scoring is SOUTH CANTON 765KV at 69/100. Across Ohio, the average DC Readiness score is 54.8.
Other 69 kV substations in Ohio
- O. H. HUTCHINGS STATION· 10 lines
- BELLAIRE (OP)· 4 lines
- BUCKSKIN· 3 lines
- PIQUA POWER PLANT· 3 lines
- RACINE HYDRO· 3 lines
- AXTEL· 2 lines
- DILLES BOTTOM· 2 lines
- ENON· 2 lines
- All named substations in Ohio· 465 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Ohio· 3,933 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Ohio
- Substations by state
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, “OAKWOOD STREET substation, Ohio”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/ohio/oakwood-street-48d89807 (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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