CRAIGSVILLE
SubstationVirginia · VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO
At a glance
CRAIGSVILLE is an electric transmission substation in Virginia, on VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #148101 | — | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | — | 4.2 mi |
| #150197 | — | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 10.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CRAIGSVILLE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEXINGTON | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Rockbridge County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 64.8 |
| WEST STAUNTON | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Augusta County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 60.7 |
| OZ Staunton | Greenfield | VA | Staunton | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 58.3 |
| BUENA VISTA | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Buena Vista city | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 57.8 |
| STAUNTON | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Staunton city | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 57.8 |
| TAP161412 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Buena Vista city | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 57.8 |
| VERONA | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Staunton city | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 57.7 |
| ROCKBRIDGE | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Lexington city | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 57.6 |
Who owns the transmission lines at CRAIGSVILLE?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 15.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near CRAIGSVILLE score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Rockbridge County, Augusta County, Staunton, Buena Vista city. 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
How many transmission lines connect to CRAIGSVILLE substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through CRAIGSVILLE in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 15.1 miles.
Who owns CRAIGSVILLE substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at CRAIGSVILLE belong to VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is CRAIGSVILLE substation located?
CRAIGSVILLE is in Virginia at 38.0829, -79.3848. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Rockbridge County, Augusta County, Staunton.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near CRAIGSVILLE substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CRAIGSVILLE. The highest-scoring is LEXINGTON at 65/100. Across Virginia, the average DC Readiness score is 52.6.
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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, “CRAIGSVILLE substation, Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/virginia/craigsville-89277d88 (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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