BRENTWOOD
Substation-AdjacentNassau County, New York · ISO-NE
At a glance
BRENTWOOD is a substation-adjacent datacenter candidate site in Nassau County, New York, scoring 61.0/100 DC Readiness — 18th of 130 scored sites in the county. Its nearest substation is BRENTWOOD (0 mi, 69 kV). It sits in the ISO-NE grid region and the FISHERS ISLAND UTILITY CO INC service territory, where interconnection has averaged 4.3 years from request to operation. GridCensus catalogs 50 MW of candidate capacity here.
Power & interconnection
Speed to power
Middle-of-the-pack interconnection conditions for this grid.
Connectivity
Site characteristics
Risk & environment
Location context
Regulatory climate
First statewide moratorium (2026): 1-yr hold on certain permits for large DCs + impact study.
Moratorium/permit hold targets large datacenters.
Incentive detail: Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits; IDA property tax abatements (PILOT); Empire State Digital Gaming.
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How does BRENTWOOD compare with other sites in Nassau County?
BRENTWOOD ranks 18th of 130 scored candidate sites in Nassau County. Its 61.0/100 is roughly in line with the county average of 57.5. It is about 13% above the New York average of 54.0 and about 15% above the national average of 53.2.
Against the New York average, its strongest sub-score is fiber connectivity (97 vs 76) and its weakest is water (90 vs 90). Power and speed to power each carry 20% of the composite score, fiber 12%, water 7% and hazard 6%.
How close is BRENTWOOD to power, fiber and other datacenters?
The nearest mapped substation, BRENTWOOD, is about 0 miles away and operates at 69 kV. The nearest located transmission bottleneck is DEPOSIT 69 INDIANHD 69 1 (NYISO), 6 miles away. For connectivity, the nearest internet exchange facility is 365 Data Centers Commack (CNY) at 2.4 miles. 12 fiber providers report service at the location in FCC broadband data. The closest operating datacenter on record is 365 Data Centers Commack (CNY), 2.4 miles away.
What are the flood, water and hazard risks at BRENTWOOD?
At the county level, FEMA's National Risk Index rates Nassau County "Relatively High".
Full DC Readiness breakdown
All 13 weighted sub-scores (0–100) behind the composite DC Readiness score.
Nearby comparable sites
Other scored datacenter candidate sites in Nassau County, ranked by DC Readiness.
| Site | Type | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUFFY AVENUE CONVERTER STATION | Substation-Adjacent | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 70.2 |
| SHORE RD | Substation-Adjacent | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.8 |
| EAST GARDEN CITY | Substation-Adjacent | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.6 |
| NEWBRIDGE ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.3 |
| TAP141012 | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.3 |
| ELWOOD | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.5 |
| TAP136403 | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.4 |
| TAP136404 | Substation-Adjacent | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.3 |
BRENTWOOD: common questions
What is the DC Readiness score of BRENTWOOD?
BRENTWOOD scores 61.0/100 on the GridCensus DC Readiness scale, rated good. It ranks 18th of 130 scored sites in Nassau County. The Nassau County average is 57.5 and the New York average is 54.0.
What is the nearest substation to BRENTWOOD?
The nearest mapped substation is BRENTWOOD, about 0 miles away, at 69 kV. GridCensus catalogs 50 MW of candidate capacity for the site.
Which electric utility serves BRENTWOOD?
FISHERS ISLAND UTILITY CO INC (investor owned) holds the retail service territory that contains the site.
What grid region is BRENTWOOD in?
BRENTWOOD is in the ISO-NE region. Projects interconnecting there have averaged a 4.3-year wait from queue request to operation.
How far is BRENTWOOD from an internet exchange?
The nearest internet exchange facility is 365 Data Centers Commack (CNY), about 2.4 miles away; 12 fiber providers report service at the location.
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About this data
Source: GridCensus composite of HIFLD transmission and substation data, EIA, FEMA National Risk Index, FCC broadband data, PeeringDB and ISO interconnection queues, as published October 10, 2026 — GridCensus refreshes it monthly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “BRENTWOOD, Nassau County, NY”, https://gridcensus.com/datacenter-sites/new-york/nassau-county/brentwood-e56d0c65 (data as of October 10, 2026).
Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Figures are screening estimates derived from public infrastructure data. Catalogued capacity reflects theoretical candidate capacity, not deliverable or committed interconnection. Confirm all values with the utility, ISO, and on-the-ground due diligence.
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