Bluff Creek Substation, Taylor County, Texas
Bluff Creek Substation is a 345 kV station in Taylor County, Texas, owned by AEP Texas with 10 transmission lines connected. It is classed as a transmission station: load service would need a new transformer or a distribution sub fed from it. 12 queued projects name it as their point of interconnection.
Station facts
| Owner | AEP Texas |
| Voltage | 345 kV |
| Status | In Service |
| Station class | transmission (high confidence) |
| Likely serving utility nearby | Nextera Energy |
| Jurisdiction | Outside city limits; nearest city Buffalo Gap (11.8 mi) |
| Coordinates | 32.1965, -100.0231 |
Interconnection queue at Bluff Creek Substation
10 generation projects name this station as point of interconnection: 7 solar and 3 wind. 2 battery storage projects, 0 with a signed interconnection agreement.
From the ERCOT GIS report. Developers, MW and dates are on Pro.
Nearby substations
| Substation | Voltage | Owner | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Hollow 1 & 2 | 138 kV | Nextera Energy | 0.18 mi |
| Horse Hollow 2 & 3 Switching Station | 138 kV | Nextera Energy | 0.36 mi |
| Horse Hollow Kendall Tie | 138 kV | Nextera Energy | 0.55 mi |
| Happy Valley | 69 kV | AEP Texas | 5.78 mi |
| Pershing | 138 kV | AEP Texas | 7.64 mi |
| Tap310877 | 138 kV | Nextera Energy | 7.72 mi |
| Callahan Divide Wind | 138 kV | Nextera Energy | 7.72 mi |
Wholesale prices nearby
The WEST load zone averaged $57.31/MWh day-ahead over the last 7 days. Nearest generator pricing nodes: BUFF_GAP_ALL $47.00, H_HOLLO_WND1 $47.00 and CALLAHA_WND1 $51.25.
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Sources: HIFLD and OpenStreetMap substations and lines, ERCOT GIS report (queue, 2026-09), ERCOT day-ahead prices, TxDOT and StratMap boundaries, Barrio Energy research. Updated 2026-11-09. Screening data only; the serving utility confirms capacity.