FRONT ROYAL
SubstationWest Virginia · VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO
FRONT ROYAL is an electric transmission substation in West Virginia, operated by VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO. It is classified as extra-high-voltage (500 kv) and connects 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #25815 | 500 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | — | 0.1 mi |
| #49205 | 500 kV | VIRGINIA ELECTRIC & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FRONT ROYAL, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOSBY | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Winchester city | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 78.7 |
| FRONT ROYAL | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Warren County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 78.2 |
| UNKNOWN121555 | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Warren County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 75.9 |
| MORRISVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Fauquier County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 75.7 |
| 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 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN121555 - MORRISVILLE) | Greenfield | VA | Fauquier County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 70.5 |
| MEADOW BROOK | Substation-Adjacent | VA | Frederick County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 70.2 |
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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