BIG FALLS
SubstationMinnesota · NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN
BIG FALLS is an electric transmission substation in Minnesota, operated by NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN. 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 & operation
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #58560 | 115 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BIG FALLS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STONE LAKE | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Sawyer County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 72.2 |
| TAP143514 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Chippewa County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 68.3 |
| Greenfield (STONE LAKE - GARDNER PARK) | Greenfield | WI | Rusk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 68.1 |
| Greenfield (STONE LAKE - GARDNER PARK) | Greenfield | WI | Rusk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 67.9 |
| TAP139665 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Rusk County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 67.2 |
| Greenfield (STONE LAKE - GARDNER PARK) | Greenfield | WI | Sawyer County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 66.8 |
| HOLCOMBE | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Chippewa County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 65.8 |
| UNKNOWN131986 | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Chippewa County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 64.7 |
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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