WALKER
SubstationWisconsin
At a glance
WALKER is an electric transmission substation in Wisconsin. It is classified as unclassified and connects 0 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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WALKER, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAK CREEK STATION | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Milwaukee County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 72.3 |
| GRANVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Milwaukee County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.3 |
| RACINE | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Racine County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.0 |
| ARCADIAN | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Waukesha County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.6 |
| BLUEMOUND | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Milwaukee County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.5 |
| CEDARSAUK | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Ozaukee County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.5 |
| DEADEND167359 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Milwaukee County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.5 |
| TAP138061 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Washington County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.4 |
How do candidate sites near WALKER score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 66 to 72 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Milwaukee County, Racine County, Waukesha County, Ozaukee County. The Wisconsin average across 3,340 scored sites is 55.4. 1,248 of those Wisconsin sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to WALKER substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through WALKER in the HIFLD line data.
Where is WALKER substation located?
WALKER is in Wisconsin at 43.0233, -87.9958. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Milwaukee County, Racine County, Waukesha County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near WALKER substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WALKER. The highest-scoring is OAK CREEK STATION at 72/100. Across Wisconsin, the average DC Readiness score is 55.4.
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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, “WALKER substation, Wisconsin”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/wisconsin/walker-1f47d862 (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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