CLIFTON FORGE
SubstationVirginia · VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO
At a glance
CLIFTON FORGE is an electric transmission substation in Virginia, on VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as high-voltage (230 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
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #129911 | 230 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 33.6 mi |
| #106173 | 138 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 11.4 mi |
| #107043 | 138 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 8.3 mi |
| #139864 | 138 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 5.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CLIFTON FORGE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BATH COUNTY | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Bath County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 64.5 |
| CLIFTON FORGE | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Covington city | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 61.4 |
| LOWMOOR | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Covington city | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 61.3 |
| GLASGOW | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Buena Vista city | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 57.8 |
| BALCONY FALLS | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Buena Vista city | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 57.8 |
| OZ Alleghany | Greenfield | VA | Alleghany | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 57.6 |
| Greenfield (LEXINGTON - CLOVERDALE EAST) | Greenfield | MN | Botetourt County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.7 yrs | 57.5 |
| TAP147349 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Covington city | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 57.4 |
How does CLIFTON FORGE compare with other substations in Virginia?
Virginia has 1,382 substation records in HIFLD, of which 529 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 173 named substations in the state are in CLIFTON FORGE's 230–344 kV band (33% of named stations). 39 sit in a higher band. 39 named substations in Virginia operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 765 kV, and the state median is 138 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at CLIFTON FORGE?
The 4 connected lines listed above are owned by VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 58.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near CLIFTON FORGE score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Bath County, Covington city, Buena Vista city, Alleghany. The Virginia average across 5,871 scored sites is 52.6. 733 of those Virginia sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is CLIFTON FORGE substation?
CLIFTON FORGE has a maximum voltage of 230 kV and a minimum of 138 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so CLIFTON FORGE is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to CLIFTON FORGE substation?
4 transmission lines terminate at or pass through CLIFTON FORGE in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV, 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 58.3 miles.
Who owns CLIFTON FORGE substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at CLIFTON FORGE belong to VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is CLIFTON FORGE substation located?
CLIFTON FORGE is in Virginia at 37.8124, -79.8241. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Bath County, Covington city, Buena Vista city.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near CLIFTON FORGE substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CLIFTON FORGE. The highest-scoring is BATH COUNTY at 65/100. Across Virginia, the average DC Readiness score is 52.6.
Other 230 kV substations in Virginia
- CHESTERFIELD· 14 lines
- CHESTERFIELD· 14 lines
- YORKTOWN· 11 lines
- CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CENTER· 10 lines
- HARRISONBURG· 10 lines
- LANEXA· 10 lines
- BASIN· 9 lines
- GREENWICH· 9 lines
- All named substations in Virginia· 529 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Virginia· 5,871 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Virginia
- 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, “CLIFTON FORGE substation, Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/virginia/clifton-forge-fd3dc068 (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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