NELWAY
SubstationWashington · PUD NO 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY
NELWAY is an electric transmission substation in Washington, operated by PUD NO 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY. It is classified as high-voltage (230 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #74394 | 230 kV | PUD NO 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY | — | 2.9 mi |
| #74393 | 115 kV | PUD NO 1 OF PEND OREILLE COUNTY | — | 2.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of NELWAY, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOUNDARY | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Pend Oreille County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 63.9 |
| NELWAY | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Pend Oreille County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 63.3 |
| TAP203494 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Pend Oreille County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 61.1 |
| TAP203493 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Pend Oreille County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 60.7 |
| Greenfield (CUSICK - BOUNDARY) | Greenfield | WA | Pend Oreille County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 60.0 |
| BOX CANYON | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Pend Oreille County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 59.6 |
| TAP203495 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Pend Oreille County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.7 yrs | 59.4 |
| Greenfield (CUSICK - BOUNDARY) | Greenfield | WA | Pend Oreille County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.7 yrs | 59.2 |
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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