SHUTESBURY
SubstationMassachusetts
At a glance
SHUTESBURY is an electric transmission substation in Massachusetts. It is classified as distribution (69–115 kv) and connects 1 transmission line. 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 & operation
Operator not catalogued for this substation.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SHUTESBURY, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN133485 | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Hampden County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.5 |
| AGAWAM | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Hampden County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.2 |
| LUDLOW | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Hampden County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.6 |
| FITZWILLIAM | Substation-Adjacent | NH | Cheshire County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.5 |
| Indian Orchard Solar Facility | Brownfield | MA | Hampden | — | 2 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.6 |
| VERMONT YANKEE | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Franklin County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.4 |
| NORTHFIELD | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Franklin County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.7 |
| Former Grasso Landfill | Brownfield | MA | Hampden | 115 kV | 2 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.3 |
How does SHUTESBURY 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. 13 named substations in the state are in SHUTESBURY's 69–114 kV band (6% of named stations). 183 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.
How do candidate sites near SHUTESBURY score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Hampden County, Cheshire County, Hampden, 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 SHUTESBURY substation?
SHUTESBURY has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so SHUTESBURY is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to SHUTESBURY substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through SHUTESBURY in the HIFLD line data.
Where is SHUTESBURY substation located?
SHUTESBURY is in Massachusetts at 42.4260, -72.4659. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Hampden County, Cheshire County, Hampden.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near SHUTESBURY substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SHUTESBURY. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN133485 at 69/100. Across Massachusetts, the average DC Readiness score is 54.2.
Other 69 kV substations in Massachusetts
- MEADOW ROAD· 5 lines
- DUNSTABLE· 3 lines
- FITCH ROAD· 3 lines
- CHAFFINS· 2 lines
- COOKS POND· 2 lines
- EAST WEBSTER· 2 lines
- GROTON MUNI· 2 lines
- GROTON STREET· 2 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, “SHUTESBURY substation, Massachusetts”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/massachusetts/shutesbury-65d1e9ee (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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