BLACK OAK
SubstationWest Virginia · THE POTOMAC EDISON CO
BLACK OAK is an electric transmission substation in West Virginia, operated by THE POTOMAC EDISON CO. It is classified as extra-high-voltage (500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #33174 | 500 kV | THE POTOMAC EDISON COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 61.3 mi |
| #48576 | 500 kV | THE POTOMAC EDISON CO | IN SERVICE | 60.1 mi |
| #19916 | 138 kV | THE POTOMAC EDISON CO | IN SERVICE | 8.7 mi |
| #31050 | 138 kV | THE POTOMAC EDISON CO | IN SERVICE | 18.8 mi |
| #34206 | 138 kV | THE POTOMAC EDISON CO | IN SERVICE | 8.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BLACK OAK, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW CREEK WIND | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Frederick County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 73.2 |
| DOUBS | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Hampshire County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 72.8 |
| BLACK OAK | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Allegany County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 71.9 |
| Greenfield (MOUNT STORM - MEADOW BROOK) | Greenfield | VA | Frederick County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 69.9 |
| Greenfield (DOUBS - NEW CREEK WIND) | Greenfield | WV | Hampshire County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 69.4 |
| Greenfield (BLACK OAK - BEDINGTON) | Greenfield | WV | Hampshire County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 68.7 |
| Greenfield (MOUNT STORM - MEADOW BROOK) | Greenfield | WV | Hampshire County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 68.6 |
| Greenfield (DOUBS - NEW CREEK WIND) | Greenfield | WV | Hampshire County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 68.3 |
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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