SILVER LAKE
SubstationMassachusetts · WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELEC CO
At a glance
SILVER LAKE is an electric transmission substation in Massachusetts, on WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELEC CO's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #141013 | — | WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELEC CO | IN SERVICE | 2.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SILVER LAKE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Rensselaer County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.1 |
| EASTOVER | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Rensselaer County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.5 |
| BERKSHIRE | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Berkshire County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.8 |
| BEAR SWAMP | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Franklin County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.8 |
| TAP140780 | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Hampden County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.7 |
| Pittsfield Municipal Landfill | Brownfield | MA | Berkshire | — | 3 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.6 |
| HARRIMAN | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Windham County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.5 |
| North Adams Landfill | Brownfield | MA | Berkshire | — | 4 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at SILVER LAKE?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELEC CO. Their combined recorded length is about 2 miles.
How do candidate sites near SILVER LAKE score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Rensselaer County, Berkshire County, Franklin County, Hampden 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 SILVER LAKE substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through SILVER LAKE in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 2 miles.
Who owns SILVER LAKE substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at SILVER LAKE belong to WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELEC CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is SILVER LAKE substation located?
SILVER LAKE is in Massachusetts at 42.4531, -73.2392. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Rensselaer County, Berkshire County, Franklin County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near SILVER LAKE substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SILVER LAKE. The highest-scoring is ALPS at 62/100. 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, “SILVER LAKE substation, Massachusetts”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/massachusetts/silver-lake-54e45a27 (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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