CHARLTON STREET SUBSTATION
SubstationNew Jersey
At a glance
CHARLTON STREET SUBSTATION is an electric transmission substation in New Jersey. 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 CHARLTON STREET SUBSTATION, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAYREVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Middlesex County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 2.7 yrs | 71.3 |
| EAST WINDSOR | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Mercer County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 2.7 yrs | 68.9 |
| BRANCHBURG | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Somerset County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 2.7 yrs | 68.6 |
| DEANS | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Middlesex County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 2.7 yrs | 67.9 |
| BURLINGTON | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Philadelphia County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 2.7 yrs | 67.8 |
| SMITHBURG | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Monmouth County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 2.7 yrs | 67.4 |
| Lake Campus Project at Princeton University (GSHP) | Brownfield | NJ | Mercer | — | — | 2.7 yrs | 67.2 |
| UNKNOWN132955 | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Middlesex County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 2.7 yrs | 66.0 |
How do candidate sites near CHARLTON STREET SUBSTATION score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 66 to 71 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Middlesex County, Mercer County, Somerset County, Philadelphia County. The New Jersey average across 1,055 scored sites is 55.2. 160 of those New Jersey sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to CHARLTON STREET SUBSTATION substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through CHARLTON STREET SUBSTATION in the HIFLD line data.
Where is CHARLTON STREET SUBSTATION substation located?
CHARLTON STREET SUBSTATION is in New Jersey at 40.3493, -74.6526. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Middlesex County, Mercer County, Somerset County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near CHARLTON STREET SUBSTATION substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CHARLTON STREET SUBSTATION. The highest-scoring is SAYREVILLE at 71/100. Across New Jersey, the average DC Readiness score is 55.2.
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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, “CHARLTON STREET SUBSTATION substation, New Jersey”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-jersey/charlton-street-substation-71d8b4a7 (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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