BIRCHWOOD
SubstationMinnesota · AMERICAN TRANSMISSION CO
BIRCHWOOD is an electric transmission substation in Minnesota, operated by AMERICAN TRANSMISSION CO. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 2 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #33887 | 138 kV | AMERICAN TRANSMISSION CO | IN SERVICE | 1.2 mi |
| #40696 | 138 kV | AMERICAN TRANSMISSION CO | IN SERVICE | 2.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BIRCHWOOD, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOX HILLS | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Sauk County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 71.9 |
| LOCH MIRROR | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Sauk County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 71.8 |
| PORTAGE | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Columbia County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 70.5 |
| ROCK SPRINGS | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Sauk County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 69.9 |
| FINNEGAN | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Sauk County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 68.5 |
| KIRKWOOD | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Sauk County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 68.4 |
| ZOBEL | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Sauk County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 68.3 |
| BIRCHWOOD | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Sauk County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 68.1 |
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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