COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION
SubstationWashington · BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION
COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION is an electric transmission substation in Washington, operated by BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION. It is classified as extra-high-voltage (500 kv) and connects 4 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 & operation
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #68133 | 500 kV | BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION | IN SERVICE | 0.6 mi |
| #73134 | 500 kV | BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 0.0 mi |
| #68134 | 230 kV | BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 0.6 mi |
| #73426 | 115 kV | BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBIA GENERATING STATION | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Benton County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.7 yrs | 73.5 |
| HANFORD | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Benton County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.7 yrs | 71.4 |
| HIGHLANDS | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Benton County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 69.7 |
| TAP209202 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Benton County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 69.6 |
| TAP209206 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Benton County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 68.9 |
| ANGUS | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Benton County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 68.8 |
| UNKNOWN206039 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Benton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 68.8 |
| GUM STREET | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Benton County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 68.7 |
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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