NICHOLSON
SubstationWisconsin · AMERICAN TRANSMISSION CO
NICHOLSON is an electric transmission substation in Wisconsin, operated by AMERICAN TRANSMISSION 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7645 | 138 kV | AMERICAN TRANSMISSION CO | IN SERVICE | 1.4 mi |
| #10919 | 138 kV | AMERICAN TRANSMISSION CO | IN SERVICE | 6.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of NICHOLSON, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLEASANT PRAIRIE | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Kenosha County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 76.9 |
| RACINE | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Racine County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 75.7 |
| OAK CREEK STATION | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Milwaukee County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 75.0 |
| ZION | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Milwaukee County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 74.4 |
| BLUEMOUND | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Milwaukee County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.4 yrs | 73.6 |
| BAIN | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Kenosha County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 72.8 |
| O CONNOR | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Milwaukee County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 72.1 |
| 96TH ST | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Milwaukee County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 71.1 |
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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