HILLSIDE
SubstationUtah · NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD
At a glance
HILLSIDE is an electric transmission substation in Utah, on NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 1 transmission line. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #212313 | 115 kV | NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD | — | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of HILLSIDE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREEN VALLEY | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.9 |
| TAP206657 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.9 |
| TAP206312 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.8 |
| TAP206303 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.7 |
| UNKNOWN206624 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.6 |
| UNKNOWN201442 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.6 |
| SKYLINE | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.0 |
| TAP206608 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Washington County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.9 |
How does HILLSIDE compare with other substations in Utah?
Utah has 1,404 substation records in HIFLD, of which 243 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 112 named substations in the state are in HILLSIDE's 115–229 kV band (46% of named stations). 38 sit in a higher band. 22 named substations in Utah 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 HILLSIDE?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 0 miles.
How do candidate sites near HILLSIDE score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Washington County. The Utah average across 2,458 scored sites is 51.7. 739 of those Utah sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is HILLSIDE substation?
HILLSIDE has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so HILLSIDE is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to HILLSIDE substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through HILLSIDE in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 0 miles.
Who owns HILLSIDE substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at HILLSIDE belong to NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is HILLSIDE substation located?
HILLSIDE is in Utah at 37.0982, -113.5419. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Washington County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near HILLSIDE substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of HILLSIDE. The highest-scoring is GREEN VALLEY at 64/100. Across Utah, the average DC Readiness score is 51.7.
Other 115 kV substations in Utah
- TIMP· 6 lines
- DEVIL'S SLIDE· 4 lines
- RITER· 3 lines
- SUTER· 3 lines
- SWITCH· 3 lines
- WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY· 3 lines
- CANYONLANDS· 2 lines
- GRANTSVILLE· 2 lines
- All named substations in Utah· 243 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Utah· 2,458 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Utah
- 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, “HILLSIDE substation, Utah”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/utah/hillside-809e78f9 (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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