THREE RIVERS
SubstationMontana · NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT)
THREE RIVERS is an electric transmission substation in Montana, operated by NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT). It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) and connects 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #68472 | 230 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 71.7 mi |
| #68473 | 230 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 41.6 mi |
| #69263 | 115 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 49.1 mi |
| #69325 | 115 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 28.8 mi |
| #69327 | 115 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 1.8 mi |
| #71052 | 115 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 1.8 mi |
| #71053 | 115 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 5.3 mi |
| #71526 | 115 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 24.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of THREE RIVERS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN202222 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Gallatin County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 76.4 |
| TAP204488 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Gallatin County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 75.1 |
| DEADHEAD | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Gallatin County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 72.2 |
| Greenfield (BROADVIEW - GARRISON) | Greenfield | MT | Broadwater County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.1 yrs | 70.5 |
| UNKNOWN205608 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Jefferson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 70.4 |
| Greenfield (BROADVIEW - GARRISON) | Greenfield | MT | Broadwater County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.1 yrs | 70.0 |
| Greenfield (BROADVIEW - GARRISON) | Greenfield | MT | Broadwater County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.1 yrs | 69.4 |
| Greenfield (THREE RIVERS - WILSALL) | Greenfield | MT | Broadwater County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.1 yrs | 69.3 |
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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