LOCHERN
SubstationMaryland
At a glance
LOCHERN is an electric transmission substation in Maryland. 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 LOCHERN, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAUGH CHAPEL | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Anne Arundel County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.3 yrs | 67.5 |
| BRIGHTON | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Howard County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.3 yrs | 66.8 |
| UNKNOWN123195 | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Baltimore city | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 64.9 |
| TOKOMA | Substation-Adjacent | MD | District of Columbia | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 64.9 |
| CONASTONE | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Harford County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.3 yrs | 64.7 |
| HIGH RIDGE | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Howard County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 64.3 |
| TAP139171 | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Howard County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 64.3 |
| BRANDON SHORES | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Baltimore city | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 64.1 |
How do candidate sites near LOCHERN score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Anne Arundel County, Howard County, Baltimore city, District of Columbia. The Maryland average across 1,031 scored sites is 52.9. 314 of those Maryland sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to LOCHERN substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through LOCHERN in the HIFLD line data.
Where is LOCHERN substation located?
LOCHERN is in Maryland at 39.3407, -76.7241. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Anne Arundel County, Howard County, Baltimore city.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near LOCHERN substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of LOCHERN. The highest-scoring is WAUGH CHAPEL at 68/100. Across Maryland, the average DC Readiness score is 52.9.
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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, “LOCHERN substation, Maryland”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/maryland/lochern-11e0a594 (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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