CROSSTOWN CASCADE
SubstationMinnesota · ROCHESTER PUBLIC UTILITIES
CROSSTOWN CASCADE is an electric transmission substation in Minnesota, operated by ROCHESTER PUBLIC UTILITIES. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #33982 | 161 kV | ROCHESTER PUBLIC UTILITIES | IN SERVICE | 1.2 mi |
| #60252 | 161 kV | ROCHESTER PUBLIC UTILITIES | IN SERVICE | 0.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CROSSTOWN CASCADE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYRON | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Dodge County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 79.7 |
| CROSSTOWN CASCADE | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Olmsted County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 75.6 |
| PLEASANT VALLEY (MN) | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Mower County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 74.2 |
| NORTHERN HILLS | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Olmsted County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 73.1 |
| CASCADE CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Olmsted County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 72.9 |
| UNKNOWN129279 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Wabasha County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 72.5 |
| NORTH ROCHESTER | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Olmsted County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 72.3 |
| Greenfield (PLEASANT VALLEY (MN) - BYRON) | Greenfield | MN | Dodge County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 72.2 |
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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