NORTHBORO ROAD
SubstationMassachusetts · FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY
At a glance
NORTHBORO ROAD is an electric transmission substation in Massachusetts, on FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #139073 | 115 kV | FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 4.8 mi |
| #139765 | 115 kV | FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 6.4 mi |
| #144202 | 115 kV | FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 2.7 mi |
| #148728 | 115 kV | FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 8.2 mi |
| #115119 | 69 kV | FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 4.1 mi |
| #172663 | 69 kV | FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 1.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of NORTHBORO ROAD, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN133682 | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Middlesex County | 450 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.3 |
| TEWKSBURY NO. 22A | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Middlesex County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.2 |
| WEST FARNUM | Substation-Adjacent | RI | Providence County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.2 |
| LEXINGTON | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Middlesex County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.0 |
| WALTHAM | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Middlesex County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.3 |
| WEST WALPOLE | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Norfolk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.1 |
| UNKNOWN132928 | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Norfolk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.7 |
| WEST MEDWAY | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Norfolk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.7 |
How does NORTHBORO ROAD 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 NORTHBORO ROAD'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 NORTHBORO ROAD?
The 6 connected lines listed above are owned by FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 28 miles.
How do candidate sites near NORTHBORO ROAD score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 66 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Middlesex County, Providence County, Norfolk 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 NORTHBORO ROAD substation?
NORTHBORO ROAD has a maximum voltage of 115 kV and a minimum of 69 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so NORTHBORO ROAD is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to NORTHBORO ROAD substation?
6 transmission lines terminate at or pass through NORTHBORO ROAD in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV, 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 28 miles.
Who owns NORTHBORO ROAD substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at NORTHBORO ROAD belong to FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is NORTHBORO ROAD substation located?
NORTHBORO ROAD is in Massachusetts at 42.3152, -71.5715. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Middlesex County, Providence County, Norfolk County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near NORTHBORO ROAD substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of NORTHBORO ROAD. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN133682 at 68/100. 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, “NORTHBORO ROAD substation, Massachusetts”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/massachusetts/northboro-road-830be361 (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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