SPARKS
SubstationTexas · EL PASO ELECTRIC CO.
At a glance
SPARKS is an electric transmission substation in Texas, on EL PASO ELECTRIC CO.'s transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #304805 | 115 kV | EL PASO ELECTRIC CO. | — | 3.8 mi |
| #306604 | 115 kV | EL PASO ELECTRIC CO. | — | 3.9 mi |
| #307584 | 69 kV | EL PASO ELECTRIC CO. | — | 12.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SPARKS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turbine | Brownfield | TX | El Paso | 115 kV | 121 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.7 |
| OZ El Paso | Greenfield | TX | El Paso | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 64.6 |
| OZ El Paso | Greenfield | TX | El Paso | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 64.5 |
| PICANTE | Substation-Adjacent | TX | El Paso County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.2 |
| CALIENTE | Substation-Adjacent | TX | El Paso County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.1 |
| NEWMAN | Substation-Adjacent | TX | El Paso County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.6 |
| OZ El Paso | Greenfield | TX | El Paso | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 61.1 |
| DIABLO | Substation-Adjacent | NM | El Paso County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.8 |
How does SPARKS 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 SPARKS'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 SPARKS?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by EL PASO ELECTRIC CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 20.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near SPARKS score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in El Paso, El Paso County. 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 SPARKS substation?
SPARKS has a maximum voltage of 115 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 SPARKS is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to SPARKS substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through SPARKS in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV, 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 20.5 miles.
Who owns SPARKS substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at SPARKS belong to EL PASO ELECTRIC CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is SPARKS substation located?
SPARKS is in Texas at 31.6724, -106.2500. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in El Paso, El Paso County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near SPARKS substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SPARKS. The highest-scoring is Turbine at 67/100. Across Texas, the average DC Readiness score is 56.4.
Other 115 kV substations in Texas
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, “SPARKS substation, Texas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/texas/sparks-8fb07f61 (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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