NICHOLS
SubstationTexas · SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO.
NICHOLS is an electric transmission substation in Texas, operated by SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO.. It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) and connects 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #91628 | 230 kV | SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
| #85860 | 230 kV | SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. | IN SERVICE | 52.7 mi |
| #89290 | 230 kV | SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. | — | 0.1 mi |
| #91008 | 230 kV | SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. | IN SERVICE | 6.6 mi |
| #91580 | 230 kV | SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. | IN SERVICE | 30.6 mi |
| #81634 | 115 kV | SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. | IN SERVICE | 1.0 mi |
| #90880 | 115 kV | SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. | IN SERVICE | 28.1 mi |
| #86051 | 115 kV | SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. | IN SERVICE | 7.5 mi |
| #86075 | 115 kV | SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. | IN SERVICE | 21.3 mi |
| #88569 | 115 kV | SOUTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO. | IN SERVICE | 2.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of NICHOLS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ SWOPE | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Potter County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.4 yrs | 74.9 |
| POTTER COUNTY | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Potter County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.4 yrs | 74.3 |
| HARRINGTON | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Potter County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.4 yrs | 72.9 |
| AMARILLO SOUTH | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Randall County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.4 yrs | 72.6 |
| TAP302718 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Potter County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.4 yrs | 72.2 |
| BUSHLAND | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Randall County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.4 yrs | 70.6 |
| ROLLING HILLS | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Potter County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.4 yrs | 70.0 |
| ALIBATES | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Carson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.4 yrs | 69.7 |
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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