CIRCLE BLVD
SubstationOregon · CONSUMERS POWER, INC
At a glance
CIRCLE BLVD is an electric transmission substation in Oregon, on CONSUMERS POWER, INC's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #208018 | 132 kV | CONSUMERS POWER, INC | — | 0.0 mi |
| #208017 | 115 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 11.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CIRCLE BLVD, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WREN | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Benton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.4 |
| ALBANY | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Benton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.3 |
| FRY | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Benton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.0 |
| Corvallis Municipal Airport | Brownfield | OR | Benton | — | 0 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.9 |
| SALEM | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Polk County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.8 |
| DIAMOND HILL | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Lane County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.7 |
| BETHEL | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Marion County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.0 |
| UNKNOWN202662 | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Marion County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.8 |
How does CIRCLE BLVD compare with other substations in Oregon?
Oregon has 1,414 substation records in HIFLD, of which 554 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 351 named substations in the state are in CIRCLE BLVD's 115–229 kV band (63% of named stations). 110 sit in a higher band. 34 named substations in Oregon operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 1,000 kV, and the state median is 115 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at CIRCLE BLVD?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by CONSUMERS POWER, INC, PACIFICORP. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 132 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 11.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near CIRCLE BLVD score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Benton County, Benton, Polk County, Lane County. The Oregon average across 2,430 scored sites is 53.1. 844 of those Oregon sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is CIRCLE BLVD substation?
CIRCLE BLVD has a maximum voltage of 132 kV and a minimum of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so CIRCLE BLVD is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to CIRCLE BLVD substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through CIRCLE BLVD in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 132 kV, 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 11.6 miles.
Who owns CIRCLE BLVD substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at CIRCLE BLVD belong to CONSUMERS POWER, INC, and others to PACIFICORP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is CIRCLE BLVD substation located?
CIRCLE BLVD is in Oregon at 44.5875, -123.2469. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Benton County, Benton, Polk County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near CIRCLE BLVD substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CIRCLE BLVD. The highest-scoring is WREN at 63/100. Across Oregon, the average DC Readiness score is 53.1.
Other 132 kV substations in Oregon
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, “CIRCLE BLVD substation, Oregon”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/oregon/circle-blvd-e8d5aaa1 (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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