SOUTH MEADOW 2
SubstationConnecticut · CONNECTICUT LIGHT & POWER CO
At a glance
SOUTH MEADOW 2 is an electric transmission substation in Connecticut, on CONNECTICUT LIGHT & POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 1 transmission line. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #141373 | 115 kV | CONNECTICUT LIGHT & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SOUTH MEADOW 2, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAP136499 | Substation-Adjacent | CT | Capitol Planning Region | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.4 |
| MANCHESTER | Substation-Adjacent | CT | Capitol Planning Region | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.3 |
| NO. WALL | Substation-Adjacent | CT | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.2 |
| BARBOUR HILL | Substation-Adjacent | CT | Capitol Planning Region | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.9 |
| NORTH BLOOMFIELD | Substation-Adjacent | CT | Capitol Planning Region | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.9 |
| SOUTHINGTON | Substation-Adjacent | CT | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.8 |
| KLEEN | Substation-Adjacent | CT | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.6 |
| SCOVILL ROCK | Substation-Adjacent | CT | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.2 |
How does SOUTH MEADOW 2 compare with other substations in Connecticut?
Connecticut has 300 substation records in HIFLD, of which 154 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 121 named substations in the state are in SOUTH MEADOW 2's 115–229 kV band (79% of named stations). 20 sit in a higher band. 20 named substations in Connecticut operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 345 kV, and the state median is 115 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at SOUTH MEADOW 2?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by CONNECTICUT LIGHT & POWER CO. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 0.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near SOUTH MEADOW 2 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 67 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Capitol Planning Region, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. The Connecticut average across 919 scored sites is 56.7. 171 of those Connecticut sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is SOUTH MEADOW 2 substation?
SOUTH MEADOW 2 has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so SOUTH MEADOW 2 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to SOUTH MEADOW 2 substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through SOUTH MEADOW 2 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 0.1 miles.
Who owns SOUTH MEADOW 2 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at SOUTH MEADOW 2 belong to CONNECTICUT LIGHT & POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is SOUTH MEADOW 2 substation located?
SOUTH MEADOW 2 is in Connecticut at 41.7503, -72.6543. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Capitol Planning Region, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near SOUTH MEADOW 2 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SOUTH MEADOW 2. The highest-scoring is TAP136499 at 68/100. Across Connecticut, the average DC Readiness score is 56.7.
Other 115 kV substations in Connecticut
- DEVON· 13 lines
- TUNNEL· 7 lines
- BERLIN· 6 lines
- MIDDLETOWN· 6 lines
- MILFORD POWER· 6 lines
- SOUTH MEADOW· 6 lines
- STEVENSON· 6 lines
- BOKUM· 5 lines
- All named substations in Connecticut· 154 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Connecticut· 919 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Connecticut
- Substations by state
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, “SOUTH MEADOW 2 substation, Connecticut”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/connecticut/south-meadow-2-eb0c0cae (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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