BILLINGS
SubstationMontana · NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT)
BILLINGS is an electric transmission substation in Montana, operated by NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT). It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) and connects 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #68457 | 230 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 16.0 mi |
| #68458 | 230 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 41.2 mi |
| #68460 | 230 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 4.5 mi |
| #68461 | 230 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 8.9 mi |
| #72659 | 138 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 0.7 mi |
| #72559 | 115 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 6.5 mi |
| #76780 | 115 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 1.6 mi |
| #76781 | 115 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 2.3 mi |
| #76782 | 115 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 4.8 mi |
| #76787 | 115 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 1.5 mi |
| #73274 | 100 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BILLINGS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J E Corette Plant | Brownfield | MT | Yellowstone | — | 173 MW | — | 80.9 |
| BROADVIEW | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Golden Valley County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.1 yrs | 80.1 |
| BILLINGS | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Yellowstone County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.1 yrs | 78.9 |
| UNKNOWN202569 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Yellowstone County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.1 yrs | 78.0 |
| ALKALI CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Yellowstone County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.1 yrs | 77.0 |
| SHOREY ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Yellowstone County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.1 yrs | 76.7 |
| UNKNOWN208526 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Yellowstone County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 76.4 |
| UNKNOWN204480 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Yellowstone County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 76.3 |
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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