POWELL ROAD
SubstationWashington · PUD NO 1 OF GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY
At a glance
POWELL ROAD is an electric transmission substation in Washington, on PUD NO 1 OF GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #208137 | 138 kV | PUD NO 1 OF GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY | — | 7.1 mi |
| #208138 | 138 kV | PUD NO 1 OF GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY | — | 3.8 mi |
| #208139 | 138 kV | PUD NO 1 OF GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY | — | 11.0 mi |
| #208140 | 138 kV | PUD NO 1 OF GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY | — | 6.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of POWELL ROAD, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN206447 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Grays Harbor County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.5 |
| OZ Pacific | Greenfield | WA | Pacific | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 56.3 |
| UNKNOWN206446 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Grays Harbor County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.5 |
| TAP207110 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Grays Harbor County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.5 |
| TAP207120 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Grays Harbor County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.5 |
| UNKNOWN201837 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Grays Harbor County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.4 |
| UNKNOWN201838 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Grays Harbor County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.4 |
| COSMOPOLIS | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Grays Harbor County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at POWELL ROAD?
The 4 connected lines listed above are owned by PUD NO 1 OF GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 28.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near POWELL ROAD score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 60 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Grays Harbor County, Pacific. 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 POWELL ROAD substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through POWELL ROAD in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 28.6 miles.
Who owns POWELL ROAD substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at POWELL ROAD belong to PUD NO 1 OF GRAYS HARBOR COUNTY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is POWELL ROAD substation located?
POWELL ROAD is in Washington at 47.0685, -124.0323. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Grays Harbor County, Pacific.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near POWELL ROAD substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of POWELL ROAD. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN206447 at 60/100. 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, “POWELL ROAD substation, Washington”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/washington/powell-road-ed91f515 (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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