PIERCE
SubstationOhio · DUKE ENERGY OHIO INC
At a glance
PIERCE is an electric transmission substation in Ohio, on DUKE ENERGY OHIO INC's transmission network. 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
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #145922 | 345 kV | DUKE ENERGY | IN SERVICE | 24.0 mi |
| #110108 | 345 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 18.0 mi |
| #101348 | 345 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 69.8 mi |
| #112994 | 345 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 71.5 mi |
| #127460 | 345 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 70.4 mi |
| #138376 | 345 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 70.4 mi |
| #101565 | 345 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 69.9 mi |
| #139328 | 345 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 33.5 mi |
| #143955 | 345 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 71.5 mi |
| #147065 | 138 kV | DUKE ENERGY OHIO INC | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
| #139294 | 138 kV | DUKE ENERGY OHIO INC | IN SERVICE | 0.4 mi |
| #146441 | 138 kV | DUKE ENERGY OHIO INC | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of PIERCE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIERCE | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Campbell County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 71.2 |
| UNKNOWN130105 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Kenton County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.7 yrs | 69.3 |
| UNKNOWN113763 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Hamilton County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 69.0 |
| UNKNOWN113672 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Hamilton County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 68.0 |
| UNKNOWN113618 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Hamilton County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 68.0 |
| SILVER GROVE | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Campbell County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.7 yrs | 67.7 |
| PORT UNION SUBSTATION | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Butler County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 67.7 |
| FOSTER | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Warren County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 67.6 |
How does PIERCE 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 PIERCE'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.
Who owns the transmission lines at PIERCE?
The 12 connected lines listed above are owned by DUKE ENERGY, DUKE ENERGY OHIO INC. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 345 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 499.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near PIERCE score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 68 to 71 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Campbell County, Kenton County, Hamilton County, Butler County. 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 PIERCE substation?
PIERCE 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 PIERCE is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to PIERCE substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through PIERCE in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 345 kV, 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 499.7 miles.
Who owns PIERCE substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at PIERCE belong to DUKE ENERGY OHIO INC, and others to DUKE ENERGY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is PIERCE substation located?
PIERCE is in Ohio at 38.9902, -84.2922. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Campbell County, Kenton County, Hamilton County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near PIERCE substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of PIERCE. The highest-scoring is PIERCE at 71/100. 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, “PIERCE substation, Ohio”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/ohio/pierce-c80933cb (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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