CRUM CANYON
SubstationWashington · PUD NO 1 OF CHELAN COUNTY
At a glance
CRUM CANYON is an electric transmission substation in Washington, on PUD NO 1 OF CHELAN COUNTY's transmission network. 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #211367 | 115 kV | PUD NO 1 OF CHELAN COUNTY | — | 6.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CRUM CANYON, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SICKLER | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Chelan County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 67.3 |
| ROCKY REACH | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Chelan County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.8 |
| UNKNOWN201272 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Kittitas County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.1 |
| EC Near Diesel Generator Farm | Greenfield | WA | Chelan | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 62.4 |
| EC Near Diesel Generator Farm | Greenfield | WA | Chelan | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 61.7 |
| EC Near Diesel Generator Farm | Greenfield | WA | Chelan | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 61.0 |
| ROCK ISLAND DAM | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Grant County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.1 |
| TAP209256 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Kittitas County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 58.8 |
How does CRUM CANYON compare with other substations in Washington?
Washington has 2,106 substation records in HIFLD, of which 785 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 515 named substations in the state are in CRUM CANYON's 115–229 kV band (66% of named stations). 137 sit in a higher band. 34 named substations in Washington operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 115 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at CRUM CANYON?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by PUD NO 1 OF CHELAN COUNTY. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 6 miles.
How do candidate sites near CRUM CANYON score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Chelan County, Kittitas County, Chelan, Grant County. The Washington average across 6,019 scored sites is 51.7. 1,343 of those Washington sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is CRUM CANYON substation?
CRUM CANYON has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so CRUM CANYON is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to CRUM CANYON substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through CRUM CANYON in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 6 miles.
Who owns CRUM CANYON substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at CRUM CANYON belong to PUD NO 1 OF CHELAN COUNTY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is CRUM CANYON substation located?
CRUM CANYON is in Washington at 47.7144, -120.3341. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Chelan County, Kittitas County, Chelan.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near CRUM CANYON substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CRUM CANYON. The highest-scoring is SICKLER at 67/100. Across Washington, the average DC Readiness score is 51.7.
Other 115 kV substations in Washington
- LAKE TRADITION· 8 lines
- LAKESIDE· 8 lines
- BEVERLY PARK· 7 lines
- ALDERTON· 6 lines
- ANDERSON CANYON· 6 lines
- ANDREW YORK MONITOR & SWITCHYARD· 6 lines
- CHRISTOPHER· 6 lines
- HALLS LAKE· 6 lines
- All named substations in Washington· 785 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Washington· 6,019 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Washington
- 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, “CRUM CANYON substation, Washington”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/washington/crum-canyon-5e37ec35 (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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