MCCARTY LANE
SubstationTexas · BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOP, INC
At a glance
MCCARTY LANE is an electric transmission substation in Texas, on BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOP, INC's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #301654 | 138 kV | BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 4.3 mi |
| #302198 | 138 kV | BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 2.4 mi |
| #304764 | 138 kV | BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 3.2 mi |
| #306659 | 138 kV | PEDERNALES ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 6.6 mi |
| #308064 | 138 kV | BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 6.7 mi |
| #308386 | 138 kV | PEDERNALES ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 8.5 mi |
| #308574 | 138 kV | BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 2.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MCCARTY LANE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC Near Tessman Road | Greenfield | TX | Bexar | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 67.4 |
| LYTTON SPRINGS | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Caldwell County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.4 |
| MARION | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Guadalupe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.3 |
| EC Near Holly Street | Greenfield | TX | Travis | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 66.3 |
| RIVER OAKS | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Comal County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.6 |
| RIO NOGALES SWITCHYARD | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Guadalupe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.4 |
| CLEAR SPRINGS | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Guadalupe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.2 |
| ELM CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Guadalupe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.1 |
How does MCCARTY LANE 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. 1,020 named substations in the state are in MCCARTY LANE's 115–229 kV band (72% of named stations). 236 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 MCCARTY LANE?
The 7 connected lines listed above are owned by BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOP, INC, PEDERNALES ELECTRIC COOP, INC. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 33.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near MCCARTY LANE score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 65 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Bexar, Caldwell County, Guadalupe County, Travis. 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 MCCARTY LANE substation?
MCCARTY LANE has a maximum voltage of 138 kV and a minimum of 69 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so MCCARTY LANE is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to MCCARTY LANE substation?
7 transmission lines terminate at or pass through MCCARTY LANE in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 33.9 miles.
Who owns MCCARTY LANE substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at MCCARTY LANE belong to BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOP, INC, and others to PEDERNALES ELECTRIC COOP, INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is MCCARTY LANE substation located?
MCCARTY LANE is in Texas at 29.8265, -97.9647. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Bexar, Caldwell County, Guadalupe County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near MCCARTY LANE substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MCCARTY LANE. The highest-scoring is EC Near Tessman Road at 67/100. Across Texas, the average DC Readiness score is 56.4.
Other 138 kV substations in Texas
- MCNEIL· 17 lines
- CALAVERAS 138KV SWITCHYARD· 15 lines
- LAKE HUBBARD SES· 15 lines
- PARKDALE SES· 15 lines
- EAST LEVEE· 12 lines
- PEARSALL POWER PLANT· 11 lines
- SR BERTRON PLANT· 11 lines
- MOUNTAIN CREEK SES· 10 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, “MCCARTY LANE substation, Texas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/texas/mccarty-lane-ffee356e (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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