DOUBLE TOLL GATE
SubstationVirginia · VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO
At a glance
DOUBLE TOLL GATE is an electric transmission substation in Virginia, on VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO's transmission network. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #111877 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 7.6 mi |
| #115988 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 7.9 mi |
| #126199 | 138 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 7.1 mi |
| #135955 | 138 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 9.8 mi |
| #141068 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 7.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DOUBLE TOLL GATE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEADOW BROOK | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Winchester city | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 67.1 |
| UNKNOWN121555 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Warren County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 65.8 |
| WARRENTON | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Fauquier County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 62.1 |
| OZ Frederick | Greenfield | VA | Frederick | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 61.5 |
| OZ Berkeley | Greenfield | WV | Berkeley | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 61.2 |
| OZ Berkeley | Greenfield | WV | Berkeley | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 60.2 |
| OZ Jefferson | Greenfield | WV | Jefferson | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 60.0 |
| OZ Jefferson | Greenfield | WV | Jefferson | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 59.6 |
How does DOUBLE TOLL GATE 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. 238 named substations in the state are in DOUBLE TOLL GATE's 115–229 kV band (45% of named stations). 212 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 DOUBLE TOLL GATE?
The 5 connected lines listed above are owned by VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 39.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near DOUBLE TOLL GATE score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Winchester city, Warren County, Fauquier County, Frederick. 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 DOUBLE TOLL GATE substation?
DOUBLE TOLL GATE has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so DOUBLE TOLL GATE is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to DOUBLE TOLL GATE substation?
5 transmission lines terminate at or pass through DOUBLE TOLL GATE in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 39.9 miles.
Who owns DOUBLE TOLL GATE substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at DOUBLE TOLL GATE belong to VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is DOUBLE TOLL GATE substation located?
DOUBLE TOLL GATE is in Virginia at 39.0613, -78.1370. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Winchester city, Warren County, Fauquier County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near DOUBLE TOLL GATE substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of DOUBLE TOLL GATE. The highest-scoring is MEADOW BROOK at 67/100. Across Virginia, the average DC Readiness score is 52.6.
Other 138 kV substations in Virginia
- CLINCH RIVER· 13 lines
- FIELDALE· 11 lines
- GLEN LYN· 11 lines
- DANVILLE· 10 lines
- REUSENS· 10 lines
- SALTVILLE· 10 lines
- HANCOCK· 8 lines
- NORTH BRISTOL· 8 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, “DOUBLE TOLL GATE substation, Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/virginia/double-toll-gate-151b655b (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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