CLAXTER
SubstationOregon · SALEM ELECTRIC - (OR)
At a glance
CLAXTER is an electric transmission substation in Oregon, on SALEM ELECTRIC - (OR)'s transmission network. It is classified as distribution (<69 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #208076 | 57 kV | SALEM ELECTRIC - (OR) | — | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CLAXTER, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEARL | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Washington County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 70.3 |
| SANTIAM | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Marion County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.9 |
| MARION | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Marion County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.2 |
| TAP203160 | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.2 |
| TAP207186 | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.4 |
| 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 |
| SALEM | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Polk County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.8 |
How does CLAXTER 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. 11 named substations in the state are in CLAXTER's below 69 kV band (2% of named stations). 528 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 CLAXTER?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by SALEM ELECTRIC - (OR). Line voltages range from 57 kV to 57 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 0 miles.
How do candidate sites near CLAXTER score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 70 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Washington County, Marion County, Benton County, Polk 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 CLAXTER substation?
CLAXTER has a maximum voltage of 57 kV. That places it in the below 69 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so CLAXTER is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to CLAXTER substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through CLAXTER in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 57 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 0 miles.
Who owns CLAXTER substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at CLAXTER belong to SALEM ELECTRIC - (OR). GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is CLAXTER substation located?
CLAXTER is in Oregon at 44.9834, -122.9996. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Washington County, Marion County, Benton County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near CLAXTER substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CLAXTER. The highest-scoring is PEARL at 70/100. Across Oregon, the average DC Readiness score is 53.1.
Other 57 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, “CLAXTER substation, Oregon”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/oregon/claxter-5900f2d1 (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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