RISER170753
SubstationMinnesota · WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION
At a glance
RISER170753 is an electric transmission substation in Minnesota, on WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #172777 | — | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #172778 | — | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | IN SERVICE | 8.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RISER170753, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUDOBON 230KV | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Becker County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.3 |
| UNKNOWN130155 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Otter Tail County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.9 |
| UNKNOWN171144 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Otter Tail County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.1 |
| UNKNOWN130217 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Otter Tail County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.9 |
| UNKNOWN131027 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Wilkin County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.6 |
| UNKNOWN130154 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Wilkin County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.5 |
| TAP135629 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Becker County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.8 |
| TAP135306 | Substation-Adjacent | MN | Otter Tail County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.6 |
Who owns the transmission lines at RISER170753?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION. Their combined recorded length is about 8.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near RISER170753 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Becker County, Otter Tail County, Wilkin 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
How many transmission lines connect to RISER170753 substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through RISER170753 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 8.5 miles.
Who owns RISER170753 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at RISER170753 belong to WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is RISER170753 substation located?
RISER170753 is in Minnesota at 46.6599, -96.1160. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Becker County, Otter Tail County, Wilkin County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near RISER170753 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RISER170753. The highest-scoring is AUDOBON 230KV at 62/100. Across Minnesota, the average DC Readiness score is 55.7.
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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, “RISER170753 substation, Minnesota”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/minnesota/riser170753-1446237f (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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