CORSON STATION
SubstationNew Jersey · ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO
At a glance
CORSON STATION is an electric transmission substation in New Jersey, on ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #100707 | 138 kV | ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 0.3 mi |
| #150152 | 138 kV | ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 10.2 mi |
| #158200 | 138 kV | ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 17.5 mi |
| #165888 | 138 kV | ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 11.0 mi |
| #175381 | 69 kV | ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 0.7 mi |
| #166462 | 69 kV | ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO | — | 8.7 mi |
| #166477 | 69 kV | ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 16.3 mi |
| #166461 | — | ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 0.5 mi |
| #166467 | — | ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 5.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CORSON STATION, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Solar Carport | Brownfield | NJ | Atlantic | — | 0 MW | 2.7 yrs | 60.4 |
| UNKNOWN132614 | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Cumberland County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 2.7 yrs | 58.4 |
| CARDIFF | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Atlantic County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 2.7 yrs | 57.4 |
| DENNIS STATION | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Cape May County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 2.7 yrs | 57.4 |
| LANDIS STATION | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Gloucester County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.7 yrs | 56.0 |
| SHERMAN STATION | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Cumberland County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.7 yrs | 55.2 |
| EC Near Howard Down | Greenfield | NJ | Cumberland | — | — | 2.7 yrs | 55.2 |
| LINCOLN STATION | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Cumberland County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 2.7 yrs | 55.2 |
How does CORSON STATION compare with other substations in New Jersey?
New Jersey has 487 substation records in HIFLD, of which 163 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 17 named substations in the state are in CORSON STATION's 115–229 kV band (10% of named stations). 109 sit in a higher band. 18 named substations in New Jersey operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 230 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at CORSON STATION?
The 9 connected lines listed above are owned by ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 70.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near CORSON STATION score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 60 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Atlantic, Cumberland County, Atlantic County, Cape May 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
What voltage is CORSON STATION substation?
CORSON STATION has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so CORSON STATION is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to CORSON STATION substation?
9 transmission lines terminate at or pass through CORSON STATION in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV, 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 70.7 miles.
Who owns CORSON STATION substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at CORSON STATION belong to ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is CORSON STATION substation located?
CORSON STATION is in New Jersey at 39.1916, -74.7396. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Atlantic, Cumberland County, Atlantic County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near CORSON STATION substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CORSON STATION. The highest-scoring is Coastal Solar Carport at 60/100. Across New Jersey, the average DC Readiness score is 55.2.
Other 138 kV substations in New Jersey
- DEEPWATER· 9 lines
- LEWIS· 6 lines
- BL ENGLAND STATION· 5 lines
- EDISON· 5 lines
- MILL· 5 lines
- BUSTLETON· 4 lines
- LANDIS STATION· 4 lines
- MEADOW ROAD· 4 lines
- All named substations in New Jersey· 163 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in New Jersey· 1,055 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in New Jersey
- Substations by state
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, “CORSON STATION substation, New Jersey”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-jersey/corson-station-777877ac (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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