WINDY EDGE STATION
SubstationMaryland · BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO
At a glance
WINDY EDGE STATION is an electric transmission substation in Maryland, on BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 20 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #102864 | 115 kV | BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 5.6 mi |
| #108693 | 115 kV | BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 8.7 mi |
| #112513 | 115 kV | BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 0.7 mi |
| #114919 | 115 kV | BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 10.3 mi |
| #119784 | 115 kV | BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 3.0 mi |
| #121618 | 115 kV | BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 1.9 mi |
| #126168 | 115 kV | BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 3.1 mi |
| #133191 | 115 kV | BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 4.3 mi |
| #135084 | 115 kV | BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 5.8 mi |
| #139510 | 115 kV | BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 2.8 mi |
| #139599 | 115 kV | BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 4.4 mi |
| #142378 | 115 kV | BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 5.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WINDY EDGE STATION, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCK SPRINGS | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Harford County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.3 yrs | 68.8 |
| WAUGH CHAPEL | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Anne Arundel County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.3 yrs | 67.5 |
| DELTA YORK EC | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Harford County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.6 yrs | 65.8 |
| UNKNOWN123195 | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Baltimore city | 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 |
| BRANDON SHORES | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Baltimore city | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.3 yrs | 64.1 |
| PEACH BOTTOM | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Harford County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.6 yrs | 64.0 |
How does WINDY EDGE STATION compare with other substations in Maryland?
Maryland has 716 substation records in HIFLD, of which 186 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 46 named substations in the state are in WINDY EDGE STATION's 115–229 kV band (25% of named stations). 53 sit in a higher band. 9 named substations in Maryland operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 138 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at WINDY EDGE STATION?
The 12 connected lines listed above are owned by BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 56.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near WINDY EDGE STATION score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Harford County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore city, Howard County. 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
What voltage is WINDY EDGE STATION substation?
WINDY EDGE STATION 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 WINDY EDGE STATION is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to WINDY EDGE STATION substation?
20 transmission lines terminate at or pass through WINDY EDGE STATION in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 56.3 miles.
Who owns WINDY EDGE STATION substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at WINDY EDGE STATION belong to BALTIMORE GAS & ELECTRIC CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is WINDY EDGE STATION substation located?
WINDY EDGE STATION is in Maryland at 39.4120, -76.4961. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Harford County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore city.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near WINDY EDGE STATION substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WINDY EDGE STATION. The highest-scoring is ROCK SPRINGS at 69/100. Across Maryland, the average DC Readiness score is 52.9.
Other 115 kV substations in Maryland
- WESTPORT· 10 lines
- ERDMAN· 8 lines
- MAYS CHAPEL· 7 lines
- RIVERSIDE (115KV)· 7 lines
- GUNPOWDER· 6 lines
- HOLLOFIELD· 6 lines
- FIVE FORKS· 5 lines
- BLADENSBURG· 4 lines
- All named substations in Maryland· 186 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Maryland· 1,031 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Maryland
- 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, “WINDY EDGE STATION substation, Maryland”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/maryland/windy-edge-station-aed94b77 (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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