RAVENSWOOD
SubstationWest Virginia · AEP
At a glance
RAVENSWOOD is an electric transmission substation in West Virginia, on AEP's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 3 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #144755 | — | APPALACHIAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 9.3 mi |
| #146712 | — | OHIO POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 11.9 mi |
| #400272 | — | AEP | IN SERVICE | 9.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RAVENSWOOD, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPORN | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Meigs County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.3 |
| MOUNTAINTEER | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Meigs County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 64.8 |
| GAVIN | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Meigs County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.2 yrs | 63.9 |
| UNKNOWN108807 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Mason County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 62.0 |
| Greenfield (JOHN AMOS - MOUNTAINTEER) | Greenfield | WV | Putnam County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 60.8 |
| UNKNOWN108820 | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Putnam County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 60.2 |
| EC Near Philip Sporn | Greenfield | WV | Mason | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 59.5 |
| UNKNOWN108803 | Substation-Adjacent | WV | Putnam County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 59.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at RAVENSWOOD?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by APPALACHIAN POWER CO, OHIO POWER CO, AEP. Their combined recorded length is about 30.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near RAVENSWOOD score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 59 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Meigs County, Mason County, Putnam County, Mason. The West Virginia average across 3,734 scored sites is 52. 378 of those West Virginia sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to RAVENSWOOD substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through RAVENSWOOD in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 30.5 miles.
Who owns RAVENSWOOD substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at RAVENSWOOD belong to AEP, and others to APPALACHIAN POWER CO, OHIO POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is RAVENSWOOD substation located?
RAVENSWOOD is in West Virginia at 38.9369, -81.7352. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Meigs County, Mason County, Putnam County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near RAVENSWOOD substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RAVENSWOOD. The highest-scoring is SPORN at 66/100. Across West Virginia, the average DC Readiness score is 52.
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About this data
Source: HIFLD Electric Substations and Transmission Lines (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), as published June 29, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “RAVENSWOOD substation, West Virginia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/west-virginia/ravenswood-470af803 (data as of June 29, 2026).
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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