GRANITE CITY
SubstationMinnesota · NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA
GRANITE CITY is an electric transmission substation in Minnesota, operated by NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7833 | 115 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA | IN SERVICE | 3.7 mi |
| #18383 | 115 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA | IN SERVICE | 1.0 mi |
| #29642 | 115 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA | IN SERVICE | 4.1 mi |
| #52856 | 115 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA | IN SERVICE | 5.2 mi |
| #64838 | 115 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA | — | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of GRANITE CITY, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN129693 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Benton County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.4 yrs | 72.4 |
| SHERBURNE COUNTY | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Sherburne County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 71.9 |
| BENTON | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Benton County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 71.4 |
| Greenfield (COAL CREEK - DICKINSON) | Greenfield | MN | Meeker County | 400 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 70.9 |
| MONTICELLO | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Sherburne County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 70.3 |
| QUARRY | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Stearns County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 69.9 |
| Greenfield (COAL CREEK - DICKINSON) | Greenfield | MN | Meeker County | 400 kV | 600 MW | 1.4 yrs | 68.6 |
| UNKNOWN129742 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Benton County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.4 yrs | 68.4 |
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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