NESPELEM
SubstationWashington · BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION
NESPELEM is an electric transmission substation in Washington, operated by BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION. 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 & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #68096 | 115 kV | BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 10.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of NESPELEM, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAND COULEE 500KV | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Douglas County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.7 yrs | 69.6 |
| GRAND COULEE 230KV | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Douglas County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.7 yrs | 69.4 |
| GRAND COULEE | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Douglas County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.7 yrs | 68.8 |
| Greenfield (GRAND COULEE 500KV - COLUMBIA) | Greenfield | WA | Douglas County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.7 yrs | 63.0 |
| Greenfield (GRAND COULEE 500KV - CHIEF JOS) | Greenfield | WA | Douglas County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.7 yrs | 63.0 |
| Greenfield (GRAND COULEE 500KV - BELL) | Greenfield | WA | Lincoln County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.7 yrs | 62.9 |
| Greenfield (GRAND COULEE 500KV - BELL) | Greenfield | WA | Lincoln County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.7 yrs | 62.9 |
| Greenfield (GRAND COULEE 500KV - COLUMBIA) | Greenfield | WA | Douglas County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.7 yrs | 62.8 |
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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