HILLCREST
SubstationWashington · PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC
At a glance
HILLCREST is an electric transmission substation in Washington, on PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #208862 | 115 kV | PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC | IN SERVICE | 1.5 mi |
| #208863 | 115 kV | PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC | IN SERVICE | 1.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of HILLCREST, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREEDONIA | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Island County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.1 |
| EC Near HF Sinclair Puget Sound Refining | Greenfield | WA | Skagit | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 59.4 |
| MUKILTEO | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Island County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.2 |
| FAIRMOUNT | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Island County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.2 |
| UNKNOWN206115 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Skagit County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 58.3 |
| LANGLEY | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Island County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 58.2 |
| MAXWELTON | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Island County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 58.0 |
| BROOKS HILL | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Island County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 57.7 |
How does HILLCREST 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 HILLCREST'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 HILLCREST?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 3.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near HILLCREST score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 61 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Island County, Skagit, Skagit 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 HILLCREST substation?
HILLCREST 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 HILLCREST is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to HILLCREST substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through HILLCREST in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 3.1 miles.
Who owns HILLCREST substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at HILLCREST belong to PUGET SOUND ENERGY INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is HILLCREST substation located?
HILLCREST is in Washington at 48.3075, -122.6737. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Island County, Skagit, Skagit County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near HILLCREST substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of HILLCREST. The highest-scoring is FREEDONIA at 61/100. 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, “HILLCREST substation, Washington”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/washington/hillcrest-3f5a1dc0 (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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