MCCONNELLSBURG
SubstationWest Virginia · WEST PENN POWER CO
MCCONNELLSBURG is an electric transmission substation in West Virginia, operated by WEST PENN POWER CO. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8822 | 138 kV | WEST PENN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 17.0 mi |
| #38989 | 138 kV | WEST PENN POWER COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 17.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MCCONNELLSBURG, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN122878 | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Washington County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 69.6 |
| REID | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Washington County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 69.0 |
| TAP140658 | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Washington County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 68.1 |
| UNKNOWN108980 | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Washington County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 67.9 |
| ANTIETAM | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Washington County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 67.8 |
| Greenfield (UNKNOWN123462 - CONEMAUGH) | Greenfield | PA | Franklin County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 67.8 |
| UNKNOWN124538 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Blair County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 67.8 |
| CHERRY RUN | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Morgan County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.9 |
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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