FIFE
SubstationWashington · CITY OF TACOMA - (WA)
At a glance
FIFE is an electric transmission substation in Washington, on CITY OF TACOMA - (WA)'s transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 0 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #205510 | 115 kV | CITY OF TACOMA - (WA) | — | 2.3 mi |
| #212265 | 115 kV | NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD | — | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FIFE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAPLE VALLEY | Substation-Adjacent | WA | King County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 68.4 |
| COVINGTON | Substation-Adjacent | WA | King County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 68.2 |
| OBRIEN | Substation-Adjacent | WA | King County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.2 |
| OZ King | Greenfield | WA | King | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 64.6 |
| CRESTON NELSON | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Kitsap County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.1 |
| OZ King | Greenfield | WA | King | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 64.1 |
| MASSACHUSETTS STREET | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Kitsap County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.1 |
| SEATTLE CITY EAST PINE | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Kitsap County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.1 |
Who owns the transmission lines at FIFE?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by CITY OF TACOMA - (WA), NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 2.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near FIFE score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in King County, King, Kitsap 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
How many transmission lines connect to FIFE substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through FIFE in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 2.4 miles.
Who owns FIFE substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at FIFE belong to CITY OF TACOMA - (WA), and others to NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is FIFE substation located?
FIFE is in Washington at 47.2401, -122.3524. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in King County, King, Kitsap County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near FIFE substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FIFE. The highest-scoring is MAPLE VALLEY at 68/100. Across Washington, the average DC Readiness score is 51.7.
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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, “FIFE substation, Washington”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/washington/fife-74125cfc (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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