PAX BRANCH
SubstationWest Virginia · APPALACHIAN POWER CO
PAX BRANCH is an electric transmission substation in West Virginia, operated by APPALACHIAN 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2523 | 138 kV | APPALACHIAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 7.5 mi |
| #17178 | 138 kV | APPALACHIAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 22.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of PAX BRANCH, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KANAWHA RIVER | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Kanawha County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.2 yrs | 73.8 |
| TAP162247 | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Kanawha County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 70.1 |
| TAP137101 | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Kanawha County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 69.3 |
| KANAWHA RIVER | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Kanawha County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 69.2 |
| UNKNOWN154033 | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Kanawha County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 68.2 |
| CABIN CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Kanawha County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 67.8 |
| UNKNOWN108883 | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Kanawha County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 67.7 |
| UNKNOWN108826 | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Kanawha County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 67.7 |
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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