CANAL
SubstationMassachusetts · NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY
CANAL is an electric transmission substation in Massachusetts, operated by NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY. It is classified as high-voltage (345 kv) and connects 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26231 | 345 kV | NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 13.2 mi |
| #27018 | 345 kV | NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY | — | 0.1 mi |
| #42973 | 345 kV | NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 13.1 mi |
| #30453 | 115 kV | NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 2.6 mi |
| #36509 | 115 kV | NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 2.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CANAL, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN133428 | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Plymouth County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 68.1 |
| PILGRIM NUCLEAR POWER STATION | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Plymouth County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.1 |
| CARVER | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Plymouth County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.1 |
| TAP135423 | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Plymouth County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.5 |
| UNKNOWN136262 | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Plymouth County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.0 |
| SCITUATE | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Plymouth County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.9 |
| AUBURN STREET | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Plymouth County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.6 |
| MARSHFIELD | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Plymouth County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.6 |
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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