LOLO
SubstationMontana
At a glance
LOLO is an electric transmission substation in Montana. It is classified as unclassified and connects 0 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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of LOLO, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RATTLESNAKE | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Missoula County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.1 yrs | 67.4 |
| UNKNOWN201810 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Missoula County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 63.4 |
| UNKNOWN204159 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Missoula County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 62.2 |
| UNKNOWN204174 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Missoula County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 62.0 |
| MISSOULA | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Missoula County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 61.8 |
| UNKNOWN204175 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Missoula County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 61.6 |
| UNKNOWN204176 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Missoula County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 1.1 yrs | 61.3 |
| UNKNOWN204163 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Missoula County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 1.1 yrs | 61.3 |
How do candidate sites near LOLO score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Missoula County. The Montana average across 2,542 scored sites is 54.3. 815 of those Montana sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to LOLO substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through LOLO in the HIFLD line data.
Where is LOLO substation located?
LOLO is in Montana at 46.7440, -114.0810. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Missoula County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near LOLO substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of LOLO. The highest-scoring is RATTLESNAKE at 67/100. Across Montana, the average DC Readiness score is 54.3.
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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, “LOLO substation, Montana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/montana/lolo-30324d91 (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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