FORK PICKETT
SubstationVirginia
At a glance
FORK PICKETT is an electric transmission substation in Virginia. It is classified as unclassified 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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #107364 | — | — | IN SERVICE | 4.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FORK PICKETT, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDLOTHIAN | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Chesterfield County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 67.6 |
| TRABUE | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Richmond city | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 64.8 |
| TAP146381 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Chesterfield County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 64.1 |
| HULL STREET ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Chesterfield County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 63.9 |
| EC Near Bellmeade Power Station | Greenfield | VA | Richmond City | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 63.3 |
| UNKNOWN116246 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Chesterfield County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 63.1 |
| WINTERPOCK | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Chesterfield County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.1 yrs | 62.4 |
| EC Near Spruance Operating Services LLC | Greenfield | VA | Richmond City | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 62.3 |
How do candidate sites near FORK PICKETT score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Chesterfield County, Richmond city, 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
How many transmission lines connect to FORK PICKETT substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through FORK PICKETT in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 4.8 miles.
Where is FORK PICKETT substation located?
FORK PICKETT is in Virginia at 37.1209, -77.9380. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Chesterfield County, Richmond city, Richmond City.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near FORK PICKETT substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FORK PICKETT. The highest-scoring is MIDLOTHIAN at 68/100. 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, “FORK PICKETT substation, Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/virginia/fork-pickett-a7bd5f6b (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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