WALDEN
SubstationTexas · CENTERPOINT ENERGY
WALDEN is an electric transmission substation in Texas, operated by CENTERPOINT ENERGY. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 2 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 & operation
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #87101 | 138 kV | ENTERGY TEXAS, INC. | IN SERVICE | 4.0 mi |
| #91981 | 138 kV | CENTERPOINT ENERGY | IN SERVICE | 2.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WALDEN, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROTHWOOD | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Montgomery County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.4 yrs | 75.8 |
| TOMBALL | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Montgomery County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.4 yrs | 73.8 |
| SINGLETON | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Grimes County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.4 yrs | 71.9 |
| UNKNOWN302822 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Montgomery County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.4 yrs | 71.8 |
| KUYKENDAHL | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Montgomery County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.4 yrs | 71.2 |
| METRO | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Montgomery County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 69.0 |
| OAK RIDGE | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Montgomery County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 68.9 |
| KLEIN | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Harris County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 68.8 |
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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