GOLD HILL
SubstationOregon · PACIFICORP
At a glance
GOLD HILL is an electric transmission substation in Oregon, on PACIFICORP'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #201471 | 69 kV | PACIFICORP | IN SERVICE | 8.9 mi |
| #201472 | 69 kV | PACIFICORP | IN SERVICE | 5.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of GOLD HILL, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERIDIAN | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Jackson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 67.6 |
| LONE PINE 230 KV | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Jackson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.9 |
| GRANTS PASS | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Josephine County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.5 |
| GLENDALE | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Josephine County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.1 |
| MEDFORD | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Jackson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.8 |
| SAGE ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Jackson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.8 |
| TAP203642 | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Jackson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.7 |
| BEALL LANE | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Jackson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.7 |
How does GOLD HILL 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. 67 named substations in the state are in GOLD HILL's 69–114 kV band (12% of named stations). 461 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 GOLD HILL?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by PACIFICORP. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 14.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near GOLD HILL score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Jackson County, Josephine 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 GOLD HILL substation?
GOLD HILL 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 GOLD HILL is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to GOLD HILL substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through GOLD HILL in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 14.2 miles.
Who owns GOLD HILL substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at GOLD HILL belong to PACIFICORP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is GOLD HILL substation located?
GOLD HILL is in Oregon at 42.4286, -123.0433. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Jackson County, Josephine County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near GOLD HILL substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of GOLD HILL. The highest-scoring is MERIDIAN at 68/100. Across Oregon, the average DC Readiness score is 53.1.
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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, “GOLD HILL substation, Oregon”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/oregon/gold-hill-d4df9493 (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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