ARLINGTON HEIGHTS
SubstationIllinois · COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO
At a glance
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS is an electric transmission substation in Illinois, on COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO's transmission network. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #112649 | 138 kV | COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO | IN SERVICE | 3.7 mi |
| #126055 | 138 kV | COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO | IN SERVICE | 4.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN122269 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Cook County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 71.2 |
| UNKNOWN121936 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Kenosha County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 70.3 |
| UNKNOWN124436 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Cook County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 70.1 |
| UNKNOWN133790 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Lake County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 68.6 |
| UNKNOWN124699 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Cook County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 66.7 |
| ELECTRIC LIGHT 345 KV | Substation-Adjacent | IL | DuPage County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 66.7 |
| Electric Junction | Brownfield | IL | DuPage County | — | 304 MW | 4.8 yrs | 66.7 |
| ELMHURST | Substation-Adjacent | IL | DuPage County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 66.7 |
How does ARLINGTON HEIGHTS compare with other substations in Illinois?
Illinois has 1,986 substation records in HIFLD, of which 209 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 90 named substations in the state are in ARLINGTON HEIGHTS's 115–229 kV band (43% of named stations). 95 sit in a higher band. 92 named substations in Illinois operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 765 kV, and the state median is 161 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at ARLINGTON HEIGHTS?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 7.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near ARLINGTON HEIGHTS score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 67 to 71 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Cook County, Kenosha County, Lake County, DuPage County. The Illinois average across 3,641 scored sites is 54.3. 795 of those Illinois sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is ARLINGTON HEIGHTS substation?
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so ARLINGTON HEIGHTS is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to ARLINGTON HEIGHTS substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through ARLINGTON HEIGHTS in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 7.9 miles.
Who owns ARLINGTON HEIGHTS substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at ARLINGTON HEIGHTS belong to COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is ARLINGTON HEIGHTS substation located?
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS is in Illinois at 42.1178, -87.9847. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Cook County, Kenosha County, Lake County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near ARLINGTON HEIGHTS substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of ARLINGTON HEIGHTS. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN122269 at 71/100. Across Illinois, the average DC Readiness score is 54.3.
Other 138 kV substations in Illinois
- EDWARDS· 15 lines
- EAST KEWANEE· 14 lines
- SKOKIE (138 KV)· 12 lines
- FARGO· 9 lines
- HAYFORD· 8 lines
- MUDDY· 8 lines
- NORTH DECATUR· 8 lines
- GRAND TOWER· 7 lines
- All named substations in Illinois· 209 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Illinois· 3,641 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Illinois
- 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, “ARLINGTON HEIGHTS substation, Illinois”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/illinois/arlington-heights-b2abd390 (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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