DEADEND172592
SubstationVirginia · VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO
At a glance
DEADEND172592 is an electric transmission substation in Virginia, on VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO'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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #180477 | 115 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | — | 2.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DEADEND172592, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHICKAHOMINY | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Henrico County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 69.7 |
| CHESTERFIELD | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Henrico County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 69.3 |
| BASIN | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Richmond city | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 68.2 |
| WHITE OAK | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Henrico County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 66.7 |
| ELKO | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Henrico County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 66.7 |
| LAKESIDE | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Richmond city | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 66.6 |
| SPRUANCE NUG | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Richmond city | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 66.4 |
| CHARLES CITY ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Richmond city | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 65.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at DEADEND172592?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 2.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near DEADEND172592 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 66 to 70 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Henrico County, Richmond 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
What voltage is DEADEND172592 substation?
DEADEND172592 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 DEADEND172592 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to DEADEND172592 substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through DEADEND172592 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 2.3 miles.
Who owns DEADEND172592 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at DEADEND172592 belong to VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is DEADEND172592 substation located?
DEADEND172592 is in Virginia at 37.2872, -77.2828. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Henrico County, Richmond city.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near DEADEND172592 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DEADEND172592. The highest-scoring is CHICKAHOMINY at 70/100. 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, “DEADEND172592 substation, Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/virginia/deadend172592-d0f33d42 (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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