RIVER STREET
SubstationMassachusetts · FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY
At a glance
RIVER STREET is an electric transmission substation in Massachusetts, on FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #111605 | — | FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 1.4 mi |
| #121743 | — | FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 1.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RIVER STREET, 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 |
| EAGLE | Substation-Adjacent | NH | Hillsborough County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.2 |
| UNKNOWN137065 | Substation-Adjacent | NH | Hillsborough County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.8 |
| AMHERST | Substation-Adjacent | NH | Hillsborough County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.8 |
| BEDFORD | Substation-Adjacent | NH | Hillsborough County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.7 |
| UNKNOWN132736 | Substation-Adjacent | NH | Hillsborough County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.6 |
| UNKNOWN132717 | Substation-Adjacent | NH | Hillsborough County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.5 |
| WATTS BROOK | Substation-Adjacent | NH | Hillsborough County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at RIVER STREET?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY. Their combined recorded length is about 2.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near RIVER STREET score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 67 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Middlesex County, Hillsborough 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
How many transmission lines connect to RIVER STREET substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through RIVER STREET in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 2.9 miles.
Who owns RIVER STREET substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at RIVER STREET 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 RIVER STREET substation located?
RIVER STREET is in Massachusetts at 42.5788, -71.8285. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Middlesex County, Hillsborough County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near RIVER STREET substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RIVER STREET. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN133682 at 68/100. Across Massachusetts, the average DC Readiness score is 54.2.
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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, “RIVER STREET substation, Massachusetts”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/massachusetts/river-street-bda487f7 (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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