WOLF POINT
SubstationMontana · WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION
At a glance
WOLF POINT is an electric transmission substation in Montana, on WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION's transmission network. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #201385 | 230 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 35.7 mi |
| #201384 | 230 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 35.6 mi |
| #202292 | 138 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 53.9 mi |
| #210036 | 115 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 0.1 mi |
| #202826 | 115 kV | NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT) | — | 22.8 mi |
| #209657 | 115 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 0.3 mi |
| #210033 | 69 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 0.3 mi |
| #210031 | 69 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 16.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WOLF POINT, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOLF POINT | Substation-Adjacent | MT | McCone County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.1 yrs | 63.7 |
| UNKNOWN205531 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Daniels County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 58.7 |
| TAP204499 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Daniels County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 58.6 |
| TAP208288 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | McCone County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 1.1 yrs | 57.5 |
| TAP208284 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | McCone County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 1.1 yrs | 57.1 |
| UNKNOWN208285 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | McCone County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 1.1 yrs | 57.1 |
| UNKNOWN204576 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | McCone County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 1.1 yrs | 55.3 |
| MVDC Vet Clinic | Industrial | MT | Roosevelt County | — | — | 1.1 yrs | 53.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at WOLF POINT?
The 8 connected lines listed above are owned by WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION, NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT). Line voltages range from 69 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 165.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near WOLF POINT score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 54 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in McCone County, Daniels County, Roosevelt 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 WOLF POINT substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through WOLF POINT in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV, 138 kV, 115 kV, 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 165.2 miles.
Who owns WOLF POINT substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at WOLF POINT belong to WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION, and others to NORTHWESTERN ENERGY LLC - (MT). GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is WOLF POINT substation located?
WOLF POINT is in Montana at 48.0881, -105.7086. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in McCone County, Daniels County, Roosevelt County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near WOLF POINT substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WOLF POINT. The highest-scoring is WOLF POINT at 64/100. 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, “WOLF POINT substation, Montana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/montana/wolf-point-74208187 (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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