BRISTOL
SubstationWisconsin · AMERICAN TRANSMISSION CO
BRISTOL is an electric transmission substation in Wisconsin, operated by AMERICAN TRANSMISSION CO. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26531 | 138 kV | AMERICAN TRANSMISSION CO | IN SERVICE | 1.6 mi |
| #39514 | 138 kV | AMERICAN TRANSMISSION CO | IN SERVICE | 5.1 mi |
| #40472 | 138 kV | AMERICAN TRANSMISSION CO | IN SERVICE | 4.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BRISTOL, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SILVER LAKE | Substation-Adjacent | IL | McHenry County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 74.1 |
| TAP137873 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Winnebago County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 71.6 |
| UNIVERSITY (WE) | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Walworth County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 70.5 |
| BRISTOL | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Walworth County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 69.1 |
| WHITEWATER | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Walworth County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 68.9 |
| TAP144412 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Rock County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 68.5 |
| CRAWFISH RIVER | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Jefferson County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 68.4 |
| BRICK CHURCH | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Walworth County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 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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