ADAMS
SubstationMassachusetts · WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELEC CO
At a glance
ADAMS is an electric transmission substation in Massachusetts, on WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELEC CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #124061 | 115 kV | WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 6.8 mi |
| #134716 | 115 kV | WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELEC CO | IN SERVICE | 15.6 mi |
| #166000 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 19.5 mi |
| #132176 | — | WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELEC CO | IN SERVICE | 8.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of ADAMS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Rensselaer County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.1 |
| BERKSHIRE | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Berkshire County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.8 |
| OZ Bennington | Greenfield | VT | Bennington | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.9 |
| BEAR SWAMP | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Franklin County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.8 |
| UNKNOWN133749 | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Bennington County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.4 |
| HOOKSINK | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Bennington County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.1 |
| Pittsfield Municipal Landfill | Brownfield | MA | Berkshire | — | 3 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.6 |
| HARRIMAN | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Windham County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.5 |
How does ADAMS compare with other substations in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has 612 substation records in HIFLD, of which 229 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 144 named substations in the state are in ADAMS's 115–229 kV band (63% of named stations). 39 sit in a higher band. 31 named substations in Massachusetts 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 ADAMS?
The 4 connected lines listed above are owned by WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY, WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELEC CO. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 50.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near ADAMS score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Rensselaer County, Berkshire County, Bennington, Franklin County. The Massachusetts average across 1,861 scored sites is 54.2. 305 of those Massachusetts sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is ADAMS substation?
ADAMS 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 ADAMS is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to ADAMS substation?
4 transmission lines terminate at or pass through ADAMS in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 50.3 miles.
Who owns ADAMS substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at ADAMS belong to WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELEC CO, and others to WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is ADAMS substation located?
ADAMS is in Massachusetts at 42.6546, -73.1059. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Rensselaer County, Berkshire County, Bennington.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near ADAMS substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of ADAMS. The highest-scoring is ALPS at 62/100. Across Massachusetts, the average DC Readiness score is 54.2.
Other 115 kV substations in Massachusetts
- MILLBURY NO.2· 13 lines
- SOMERSET· 10 lines
- DOREEN· 8 lines
- BAKER STREET· 7 lines
- BRIGHTON· 7 lines
- FITCHBURG· 7 lines
- AYER· 6 lines
- BLACKSTONE JUNCTION· 6 lines
- All named substations in Massachusetts· 229 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Massachusetts· 1,861 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Massachusetts
- 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, “ADAMS substation, Massachusetts”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/massachusetts/adams-f577c1d5 (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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