VALLEY CENTER
SubstationUtah · PACIFICORP
At a glance
VALLEY CENTER is an electric transmission substation in Utah, on PACIFICORP's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #203758 | 138 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 1.8 mi |
| #203749 | 46 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 1.9 mi |
| #203759 | 46 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 2.3 mi |
| #203760 | 46 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 5.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of VALLEY CENTER, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERMINAL | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Salt Lake County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.4 |
| MIDVALLEY | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Salt Lake County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.3 |
| CAMP WILLIAMS | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Salt Lake County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.3 |
| 90TH SOUTH | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Salt Lake County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.3 |
| OQUIRRH | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Salt Lake County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.2 |
| LAKESIDE 2 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Utah County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.1 |
| EC Near eBay - South Jordan | Greenfield | UT | Salt Lake | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 66.0 |
| OZ Salt Lake | Greenfield | UT | Salt Lake | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 65.3 |
How does VALLEY CENTER 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 VALLEY CENTER'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 VALLEY CENTER?
The 4 connected lines listed above are owned by PACIFICORP. Line voltages range from 46 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 11.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near VALLEY CENTER score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 65 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Salt Lake County, Utah County, Salt Lake. 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 VALLEY CENTER substation?
VALLEY CENTER has a maximum voltage of 138 kV and a minimum of 46 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so VALLEY CENTER is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to VALLEY CENTER substation?
4 transmission lines terminate at or pass through VALLEY CENTER in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV, 46 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 11.7 miles.
Who owns VALLEY CENTER substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at VALLEY CENTER belong to PACIFICORP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is VALLEY CENTER substation located?
VALLEY CENTER is in Utah at 40.6866, -111.8936. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Salt Lake County, Utah County, Salt Lake.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near VALLEY CENTER substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of VALLEY CENTER. The highest-scoring is TERMINAL at 66/100. Across Utah, the average DC Readiness score is 51.7.
Other 138 kV substations in Utah
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, “VALLEY CENTER substation, Utah”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/utah/valley-center-59c42d50 (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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