GRANDFATHER FALLS
SubstationMinnesota · NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN
GRANDFATHER 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 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #32195 | 115 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN | IN SERVICE | 11.8 mi |
| #32359 | 115 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - WISCONSIN | IN SERVICE | 14.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of GRANDFATHER 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARDNER PARK | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Marathon County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 73.9 |
| PINE (WPS) | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 67.5 |
| BUNKER HILL | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 65.2 |
| GRANDFATHER FALLS | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 65.0 |
| Greenfield (PINE (WPS) - TAP139528) | Greenfield | WI | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 62.2 |
| Greenfield (KELLY - BUNKER HILL) | Greenfield | WI | Marathon County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 61.7 |
| MAINE | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Marathon County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 61.6 |
| PACKAGING OF AMERICA TOMAHAWK MILL | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 60.8 |
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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