TAP139720
SubstationMassachusetts · FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY
At a glance
TAP139720 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 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #116346 | 115 kV | FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #167098 | 115 kV | FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 6.2 mi |
| #168055 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 17.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP139720, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMHERST | Substation-Adjacent | NH | Hillsborough County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.8 |
| WACHUSETT | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Worcester County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.3 |
| FITZWILLIAM | Substation-Adjacent | NH | Cheshire County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.5 |
| PRATTS JUNCTION | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Worcester County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.1 |
| NORTHBORO ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Middlesex County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.1 |
| FOREST AVENUE STATION | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Middlesex County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.1 |
| NORTH MARLBORO | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Middlesex County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.9 |
| UNKNOWN139722 | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Middlesex County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP139720?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 23.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP139720 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Hillsborough County, Worcester County, Cheshire 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
What voltage is TAP139720 substation?
TAP139720 has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP139720 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP139720 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP139720 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 23.4 miles.
Who owns TAP139720 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP139720 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 TAP139720 substation located?
TAP139720 is in Massachusetts at 42.6164, -71.9272. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Hillsborough County, Worcester County, Cheshire County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP139720 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP139720. The highest-scoring is AMHERST 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, “TAP139720 substation, Massachusetts”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/massachusetts/tap139720-445a0ed3 (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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