ELKO
SubstationPennsylvania · WEST PENN POWER CO
ELKO is an electric transmission substation in Pennsylvania, operated by WEST PENN POWER CO. It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) and connects 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #30834 | 230 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 18.3 mi |
| #1777 | 230 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 28.6 mi |
| #1319 | 230 kV | WEST PENN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 11.8 mi |
| #47914 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 30.7 mi |
| #37104 | 138 kV | WEST PENN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 8.9 mi |
| #39782 | 138 kV | WEST PENN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 5.8 mi |
| #28060 | 138 kV | WEST PENN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 5.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of ELKO, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOREST | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Elk County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.0 yrs | 70.6 |
| UNKNOWN123658 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Cameron County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.0 yrs | 68.0 |
| ELKO | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Elk County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.0 yrs | 67.8 |
| SHAWVILLE STATION | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Clearfield County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.0 yrs | 67.0 |
| Greenfield (HOMER CITY - FIVE MILE) | Greenfield | PA | Elk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.8 |
| UNKNOWN124299 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Clearfield County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.6 |
| Greenfield (HOMER CITY - FIVE MILE) | Greenfield | PA | Jefferson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.4 |
| UNKNOWN124297 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Jefferson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.4 |
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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