WILLIS
SubstationWashington · PUD NO 1 OF KLICKITAT COUNTY
At a glance
WILLIS is an electric transmission substation in Washington, on PUD NO 1 OF KLICKITAT COUNTY's transmission network. It is classified as high-voltage (230 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #205737 | 230 kV | PUD NO 1 OF KLICKITAT COUNTY | — | 6.9 mi |
| #206009 | 230 kV | PUD NO 1 OF KLICKITAT COUNTY | — | 8.5 mi |
| #206599 | 230 kV | BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 3.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WILLIS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN DAY 1 | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Klickitat County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.9 |
| ROCK CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Klickitat County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 62.9 |
| HAY CANYON | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Sherman County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.3 |
| TAP209123 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Klickitat County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.7 |
| UNKNOWN201545 | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Gilliam County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 60.2 |
| KLONDIKE SCHOOLHOUSE | Substation-Adjacent | OR | Sherman County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.8 |
| HARVALUM | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Klickitat County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.6 |
| WILLIS | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Klickitat County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.5 |
How does WILLIS 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. 103 named substations in the state are in WILLIS's 230–344 kV band (13% of named stations). 34 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 WILLIS?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by PUD NO 1 OF KLICKITAT COUNTY, BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION. Line voltages range from 230 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 19.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near WILLIS score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Klickitat County, Sherman County, Gilliam 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 WILLIS substation?
WILLIS has a maximum voltage of 230 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so WILLIS is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to WILLIS substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through WILLIS in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 19.3 miles.
Who owns WILLIS substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at WILLIS belong to PUD NO 1 OF KLICKITAT COUNTY, and others to BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is WILLIS substation located?
WILLIS is in Washington at 45.7601, -120.6819. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Klickitat County, Sherman County, Gilliam County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near WILLIS substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WILLIS. The highest-scoring is JOHN DAY 1 at 64/100. Across Washington, the average DC Readiness score is 51.7.
Other 230 kV substations in Washington
- MIDWAY· 16 lines
- WHITE RIVER· 16 lines
- SHELTON· 15 lines
- TALBOT HILL· 15 lines
- BEACON· 14 lines
- LONGVIEW1· 14 lines
- OBRIEN· 14 lines
- BOTHELL· 13 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, “WILLIS substation, Washington”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/washington/willis-cc2d1304 (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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