MOUNT VIEW
SubstationVirginia · APPALACHIAN POWER CO
At a glance
MOUNT VIEW is an electric transmission substation in Virginia, on APPALACHIAN 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #147555 | — | APPALACHIAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 2.2 mi |
| #151058 | — | APPALACHIAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 4.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MOUNT VIEW, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACKSONS FERRY | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Carroll County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.1 yrs | 62.7 |
| MATT FUNK | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Roanoke County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.1 yrs | 62.6 |
| Salem VA Medical Center Solar | Brownfield | VA | Salem | — | 2 MW | 5.1 yrs | 62.0 |
| EC Near Radford Army Ammunition Plant | Greenfield | VA | Montgomery | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 57.2 |
| WEST SALEM | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Salem city | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 57.2 |
| BENT MOUNTAIN | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Salem city | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 56.9 |
| ALUM RIDGE | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Floyd County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.1 yrs | 55.7 |
| EC Near Radford Army Ammunition Plant | Greenfield | VA | Montgomery | — | — | 5.1 yrs | 55.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at MOUNT VIEW?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by APPALACHIAN POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 6.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near MOUNT VIEW score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Carroll County, Roanoke County, Salem, Montgomery. 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 MOUNT VIEW substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through MOUNT VIEW in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 6.2 miles.
Who owns MOUNT VIEW substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at MOUNT VIEW belong to APPALACHIAN POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is MOUNT VIEW substation located?
MOUNT VIEW is in Virginia at 37.2593, -80.4455. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Carroll County, Roanoke County, Salem.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near MOUNT VIEW substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MOUNT VIEW. The highest-scoring is JACKSONS FERRY at 63/100. 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, “MOUNT VIEW substation, Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/virginia/mount-view-36e89e8e (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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