PAYETTE
SubstationOregon · IDAHO POWER CO
PAYETTE is an electric transmission substation in Oregon, operated by IDAHO POWER CO. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #70503 | 138 kV | IDAHO POWER CO | — | 3.2 mi |
| #70504 | 138 kV | IDAHO POWER CO | — | 9.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of PAYETTE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALDWELL | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Canyon County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 69.2 |
| LANGLEY GULCH POWER PLANT | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Payette County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 69.0 |
| UNKNOWN202541 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Canyon County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 67.8 |
| ONTARIO | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Payette County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 67.1 |
| WILIS | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Canyon County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 65.8 |
| TAP207369 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Gem County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 64.8 |
| PAYETTE | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Payette County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 64.6 |
| Greenfield (BURNS - HEMINGWAY) | Greenfield | ID | Canyon County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.7 yrs | 64.5 |
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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