KAH-NEE-TA
SubstationOregon
At a glance
KAH-NEE-TA is an electric transmission substation in Oregon. It is classified as unclassified and connects 0 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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of KAH-NEE-TA, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUCKLEY | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Wasco County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.8 |
| GRIZZLY | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Jefferson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.7 |
| ROUND BUTTE | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Jefferson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.3 |
| MAUPIN | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Wasco County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.8 |
| OZ Jefferson | Greenfield | OR | Jefferson | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 59.8 |
| DEAD HEAD | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Wasco County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.4 |
| PELTON | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Jefferson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.1 |
| TYGH VALLEY | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Wasco County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 56.5 |
How do candidate sites near KAH-NEE-TA score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Wasco County, Jefferson County, Jefferson. 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
How many transmission lines connect to KAH-NEE-TA substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through KAH-NEE-TA in the HIFLD line data.
Where is KAH-NEE-TA substation located?
KAH-NEE-TA is in Oregon at 44.8610, -121.2021. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Wasco County, Jefferson County, Jefferson.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near KAH-NEE-TA substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of KAH-NEE-TA. The highest-scoring is BUCKLEY at 65/100. 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, “KAH-NEE-TA substation, Oregon”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/oregon/kah-nee-ta-95320105 (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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