NORMAL WEST-PARKSIDE SUBSTAITION
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At a glance
NORMAL WEST-PARKSIDE SUBSTAITION is an electric transmission substation in Illinois. 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 NORMAL WEST-PARKSIDE SUBSTAITION, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH BLOOMINGTON | Substation-Adjacent | IL | McLean County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 63.0 |
| UNKNOWN122081 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | McLean County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 63.0 |
| BROKAW | Substation-Adjacent | IL | McLean County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 62.9 |
| BLUE MOUND | Substation-Adjacent | IL | McLean County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 62.9 |
| CLINTON STATION | Substation-Adjacent | IL | De Witt County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 62.5 |
| UNKNOWN133789 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Woodford County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 61.5 |
| UNKNOWN122075 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Woodford County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.8 yrs | 60.1 |
| OZ McLean | Greenfield | IL | McLean | — | — | 4.8 yrs | 60.1 |
How do candidate sites near NORMAL WEST-PARKSIDE SUBSTAITION score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in McLean County, De Witt County, Woodford County, McLean. 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
How many transmission lines connect to NORMAL WEST-PARKSIDE SUBSTAITION substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through NORMAL WEST-PARKSIDE SUBSTAITION in the HIFLD line data.
Where is NORMAL WEST-PARKSIDE SUBSTAITION substation located?
NORMAL WEST-PARKSIDE SUBSTAITION is in Illinois at 40.5173, -89.0277. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in McLean County, De Witt County, Woodford County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near NORMAL WEST-PARKSIDE SUBSTAITION substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of NORMAL WEST-PARKSIDE SUBSTAITION. The highest-scoring is SOUTH BLOOMINGTON at 63/100. Across Illinois, the average DC Readiness score is 54.3.
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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, “NORMAL WEST-PARKSIDE SUBSTAITION substation, Illinois”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/illinois/normal-west-parkside-substaition-bcf95b07 (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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