WELFARE
SubstationTexas · BANDERA ELECTRIC COOP, INC
WELFARE is an electric transmission substation in Texas, operated by BANDERA ELECTRIC COOP, INC. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #81860 | 138 kV | BANDERA ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 9.5 mi |
| #89116 | 138 kV | BANDERA ELECTRIC COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 10.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WELFARE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKYLINE | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Bexar County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.4 yrs | 75.7 |
| HILL COUNTRY 345 | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Bexar County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.4 yrs | 73.9 |
| AUSTIN ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Bexar County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 70.0 |
| W B TUTTLE | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Bexar County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 69.8 |
| WALZEM ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Bexar County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 69.6 |
| CAPITOL CEMENT | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Bexar County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 69.5 |
| DRESDEN DRIVE | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Bexar County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 69.4 |
| BANDERA ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | TX | Bexar County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.4 yrs | 69.3 |
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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