SCOTIA STREET SUBSTATION
SubstationMassachusetts
At a glance
SCOTIA STREET SUBSTATION is an electric transmission substation in Massachusetts. It is classified as unclassified and connects 0 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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SCOTIA STREET SUBSTATION, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MYSTIC | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Suffolk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 72.4 |
| K STREET | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Suffolk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 72.4 |
| KINGSTON STREET | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Suffolk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.2 |
| NORTH CAMBRIDGE | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Suffolk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.1 |
| WAKEFIELD JUNCTION | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Suffolk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.9 |
| TEWKSBURY NO. 22A | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Middlesex 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 |
| GOLDEN HILLS | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Suffolk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.0 |
How do candidate sites near SCOTIA STREET SUBSTATION score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 67 to 72 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Suffolk County, Middlesex 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 SCOTIA STREET SUBSTATION substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through SCOTIA STREET SUBSTATION in the HIFLD line data.
Where is SCOTIA STREET SUBSTATION substation located?
SCOTIA STREET SUBSTATION is in Massachusetts at 42.3465, -71.0856. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Suffolk County, Middlesex County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near SCOTIA STREET SUBSTATION substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SCOTIA STREET SUBSTATION. The highest-scoring is MYSTIC at 72/100. 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, “SCOTIA STREET SUBSTATION substation, Massachusetts”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/massachusetts/scotia-street-substation-1279c641 (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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