BALCONY FALLS
SubstationWest Virginia · VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO
BALCONY FALLS is an electric transmission substation in West Virginia, operated by VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26292 | 115 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | — | 3.9 mi |
| #27104 | 115 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 2.6 mi |
| #33012 | 115 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 8.9 mi |
| #41366 | 115 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 8.9 mi |
| #41785 | 115 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 3.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BALCONY FALLS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEXINGTON | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Rockbridge County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 75.9 |
| CLOVERDALE EAST | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Botetourt County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 75.6 |
| JOSHUA FALLS | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Lynchburg city | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 73.3 |
| Greenfield (CLOVERDALE 765KV - JOSHUA FALL) | Greenfield | VA | Lynchburg city | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 71.1 |
| Greenfield (CLOVERDALE 765KV - JOSHUA FALL) | Greenfield | VA | Bedford County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 71.0 |
| Greenfield (CLOVERDALE 765KV - JOSHUA FALL) | Greenfield | VA | Bedford County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 70.5 |
| Greenfield (LEXINGTON - CLOVERDALE EAST) | Greenfield | VA | Rockbridge County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 70.4 |
| REUSENS | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Lynchburg city | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 69.6 |
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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