VERNAL
SubstationUtah · MOON LAKE ELECTRIC ASSN INC
VERNAL is an electric transmission substation in Utah, operated by MOON LAKE ELECTRIC ASSN INC. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #71975 | 138 kV | MOON LAKE ELECTRIC ASSN INC | — | 12.4 mi |
| #71976 | 138 kV | MOON LAKE ELECTRIC ASSN INC | — | 39.1 mi |
| #71977 | 138 kV | MOON LAKE ELECTRIC ASSN INC | — | 9.6 mi |
| #72375 | 138 kV | TRI-STATE G & T ASSN, INC | — | 21.8 mi |
| #72382 | 138 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 11.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of VERNAL, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BONANZA | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Uintah County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.7 yrs | 67.5 |
| ASHLEY | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Uintah County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 67.2 |
| VERNAL | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Uintah County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 66.1 |
| UNKNOWN205944 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Daggett County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 65.1 |
| ANADARDKO-CHAPITA | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Uintah County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 64.8 |
| Greenfield (BONANZA - MONA) | Greenfield | UT | Uintah County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.7 yrs | 64.6 |
| COVE | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Uintah County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 64.3 |
| TAP205948 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Uintah County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 64.3 |
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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