NELSON
SubstationWashington · MODERN ELECTRIC WATER COMPANY
NELSON is an electric transmission substation in Washington, operated by MODERN ELECTRIC WATER COMPANY. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #73666 | 138 kV | PUD NO 2 OF GRANT COUNTY | — | 4.2 mi |
| #70747 | 115 kV | MODERN ELECTRIC WATER COMPANY | — | 0.7 mi |
| #77392 | 115 kV | NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD | — | 1.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of NELSON, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAP209181 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Grant County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 69.3 |
| TAP209184 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Grant County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 68.6 |
| BASSETT JUNCTION | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Grant County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 66.8 |
| TAP206251 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Grant County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 66.5 |
| TAP206253 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Adams County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 65.9 |
| TAP206284 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Grant County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 65.3 |
| UNKNOWN206254 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Adams County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 64.9 |
| RITZVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Adams County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 64.6 |
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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