BADGER CAYON
SubstationOregon · BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION
BADGER CAYON is an electric transmission substation in Oregon, operated by BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 3 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 & operation
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #68171 | 115 kV | BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 3.2 mi |
| #68172 | 115 kV | BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 3.6 mi |
| #68180 | 115 kV | BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 8.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BADGER CAYON, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SACAJAWEA | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Walla Walla County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.7 yrs | 74.4 |
| MCNARY | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Benton County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.7 yrs | 74.3 |
| COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Benton County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.7 yrs | 73.5 |
| HORSE HEAVEN | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Benton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 71.0 |
| UNKNOWN203430 | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Umatilla County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 70.4 |
| Greenfield (TAP203128 - MCNARY) | Greenfield | OR | Umatilla County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.7 yrs | 69.8 |
| HIGHLANDS | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Benton County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 69.7 |
| TAP209202 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Benton County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 69.6 |
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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