ALDER
SubstationWashington · CITY OF TACOMA - (WA)
ALDER is an electric transmission substation in Washington, operated by CITY OF TACOMA - (WA). 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #72547 | 115 kV | CITY OF TACOMA - (WA) | — | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of ALDER, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWEST | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Pierce County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 72.4 |
| TAP206441 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Pierce County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 72.3 |
| COWLITZ | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Pierce County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 71.6 |
| FREDERICKSON POWER LP | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Pierce County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 69.8 |
| Greenfield (RAVER - PAUL) | Greenfield | WA | Pierce County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.7 yrs | 69.8 |
| YELM PP | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Thurston County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 69.5 |
| BONNEY LAKE | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Pierce County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 69.4 |
| TAP206784 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Pierce County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 69.2 |
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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