I-94
SubstationMinnesota · NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA
At a glance
I-94 is an electric transmission substation in Minnesota, on NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA's transmission network. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #114689 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.2 mi |
| #121015 | 115 kV | NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA | IN SERVICE | 0.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of I-94, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHERBURNE COUNTY | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Sherburne County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.9 |
| DICKINSON | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Wright County | 400 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.9 |
| MONTICELLO | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Sherburne County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.2 |
| QUARRY | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Stearns County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.9 |
| BENTON | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Benton County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.3 |
| OZ Meeker | Greenfield | MN | Meeker | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.3 |
| EC Coal Wright County | Greenfield | MN | Wright County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.8 |
| EC Coal Benton County | Greenfield | MN | Benton County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.0 |
How does I-94 compare with other substations in Minnesota?
Minnesota has 2,357 substation records in HIFLD, of which 208 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 104 named substations in the state are in I-94's 115–229 kV band (50% of named stations). 50 sit in a higher band. 30 named substations in Minnesota operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 115 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at I-94?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 3.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near I-94 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Sherburne County, Wright County, Stearns County, Benton County. The Minnesota average across 3,216 scored sites is 55.7. 1,270 of those Minnesota sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is I-94 substation?
I-94 has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so I-94 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to I-94 substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through I-94 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 3.5 miles.
Who owns I-94 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at I-94 belong to NORTHERN STATES POWER CO - MINNESOTA. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is I-94 substation located?
I-94 is in Minnesota at 45.4713, -94.1178. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Sherburne County, Wright County, Stearns County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near I-94 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of I-94. The highest-scoring is SHERBURNE COUNTY at 68/100. Across Minnesota, the average DC Readiness score is 55.7.
Other 115 kV substations in Minnesota
- BLACK DOG· 13 lines
- RIVERSIDE· 11 lines
- MAIN ST· 8 lines
- M.L. HIBBARD S.E. STATION· 7 lines
- RIVERTON 115/34 KV· 7 lines
- BADOURA 115/34 KV· 6 lines
- BEMIDJI 115KV· 6 lines
- BLANCHARD· 6 lines
- All named substations in Minnesota· 208 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Minnesota· 3,216 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Minnesota
- Substations by state
About this data
Source: HIFLD Electric Substations and Transmission Lines (U.S. Department of Homeland Security), as published June 29, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: GridCensus, “I-94 substation, Minnesota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/minnesota/i-94-39ef9b62 (data as of June 29, 2026).
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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