WEST CHARLTON
SubstationMassachusetts · FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY
At a glance
WEST CHARLTON 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #107650 | 115 kV | FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WEST CHARLTON, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KILLINGLY | Substation-Adjacent | CT | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.8 |
| OCEAN STATE | Substation-Adjacent | RI | Providence County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.5 |
| MILLBURY NO. 3 | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Worcester County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.4 |
| WACHUSETT | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Worcester County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.3 |
| CARPENTER HILL | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Worcester County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.4 |
| PRATTS JUNCTION | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Worcester County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.1 |
| Greenwood St. Landfill | Brownfield | MA | Worcester | 115 kV | 8 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.2 |
| SKUNGAMAUG | Substation-Adjacent | CT | Capitol Planning Region | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.9 |
How does WEST CHARLTON 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. 144 named substations in the state are in WEST CHARLTON's 115–229 kV band (63% of named stations). 39 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.
Who owns the transmission lines at WEST CHARLTON?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by FITCHBURG GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 0.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near WEST CHARLTON score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Providence County, Worcester County, Worcester. 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 WEST CHARLTON substation?
WEST CHARLTON 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 WEST CHARLTON is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to WEST CHARLTON substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through WEST CHARLTON in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 0.1 miles.
Who owns WEST CHARLTON substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at WEST CHARLTON 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 WEST CHARLTON substation located?
WEST CHARLTON is in Massachusetts at 42.1371, -72.0279. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Providence County, Worcester County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near WEST CHARLTON substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WEST CHARLTON. The highest-scoring is KILLINGLY at 66/100. Across Massachusetts, the average DC Readiness score is 54.2.
Other 115 kV substations in Massachusetts
- MILLBURY NO.2· 13 lines
- SOMERSET· 10 lines
- DOREEN· 8 lines
- BAKER STREET· 7 lines
- BRIGHTON· 7 lines
- FITCHBURG· 7 lines
- AYER· 6 lines
- BLACKSTONE JUNCTION· 6 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, “WEST CHARLTON substation, Massachusetts”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/massachusetts/west-charlton-b3f09f01 (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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