FLOYDADA
SubstationTexas · SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO.
At a glance
FLOYDADA is an electric transmission substation in Texas, on SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO.'s transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 kv) and connects 1 transmission line. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #300068 | 69 kV | SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. | IN SERVICE | 3.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FLOYDADA, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN304098 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Crosby County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.6 |
| OZ Hale | Greenfield | TX | Hale | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 59.3 |
| LONGHORN WIND | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Briscoe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.0 |
| OZ Crosby | Greenfield | TX | Crosby | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 57.0 |
| UNKNOWN308583 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Lubbock County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 56.4 |
| WHITE RIVER | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Floyd County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 56.3 |
| UNKNOWN300341 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Hale County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 56.2 |
| OZ Crosby | Greenfield | TX | Crosby | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 56.1 |
How does FLOYDADA compare with other substations in Texas?
Texas has 4,939 substation records in HIFLD, of which 1,426 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 165 named substations in the state are in FLOYDADA's 69–114 kV band (12% of named stations). 1,256 sit in a higher band. 200 named substations in Texas operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 138 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at FLOYDADA?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 3.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near FLOYDADA score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 56 to 60 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Crosby County, Hale, Briscoe County, Crosby. The Texas average across 6,839 scored sites is 56.4. 3,635 of those Texas sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is FLOYDADA substation?
FLOYDADA 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 FLOYDADA is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to FLOYDADA substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through FLOYDADA in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 3.1 miles.
Who owns FLOYDADA substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at FLOYDADA belong to SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is FLOYDADA substation located?
FLOYDADA is in Texas at 33.9881, -101.3361. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Crosby County, Hale, Briscoe County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near FLOYDADA substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FLOYDADA. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN304098 at 60/100. Across Texas, the average DC Readiness score is 56.4.
Other 69 kV substations in Texas
- GREENS BAYOU 69· 9 lines
- ELGIN SWITCHING· 6 lines
- TAYLOR· 5 lines
- DEVINE· 4 lines
- DEVINE· 4 lines
- FISH CREEK 69· 4 lines
- FREEPORT· 4 lines
- LEACH· 4 lines
- All named substations in Texas· 1,426 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Texas· 6,839 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Texas
- Substations by state
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, “FLOYDADA substation, Texas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/texas/floydada-89523a10 (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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