LAKE NELSON
SubstationNew Jersey · PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC & GAS CO
At a glance
LAKE NELSON is an electric transmission substation in New Jersey, on PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC & GAS CO's transmission network. It is classified as high-voltage (230 kv) and connects 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #109939 | 230 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC & GAS CO | IN SERVICE | 0.8 mi |
| #117918 | 230 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC & GAS CO | IN SERVICE | 2.0 mi |
| #133652 | 230 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC & GAS CO | IN SERVICE | 2.0 mi |
| #143222 | 230 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC & GAS CO | IN SERVICE | 0.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of LAKE NELSON, 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 |
| SEWAREN | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Richmond County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 2.7 yrs | 70.3 |
| UNKNOWN172520 | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Hudson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 2.7 yrs | 69.9 |
| UNKNOWN132611 | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Richmond County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 2.7 yrs | 69.7 |
| 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 |
| Hudson County Schools of Technology (GSHP) | Brownfield | NJ | Hudson | 345 kV | — | 2.7 yrs | 68.5 |
| ROSELAND | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Essex County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 2.7 yrs | 68.4 |
How does LAKE NELSON 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. 91 named substations in the state are in LAKE NELSON's 230–344 kV band (56% of named stations). 18 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 LAKE NELSON?
The 4 connected lines listed above are owned by PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC & GAS CO. Line voltages range from 230 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 5.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near LAKE NELSON score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 68 to 71 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Middlesex County, Richmond County, Hudson County, Mercer 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 LAKE NELSON substation?
LAKE NELSON has a maximum voltage of 230 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so LAKE NELSON is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to LAKE NELSON substation?
4 transmission lines terminate at or pass through LAKE NELSON in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 5.5 miles.
Who owns LAKE NELSON substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at LAKE NELSON belong to PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC & GAS CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is LAKE NELSON substation located?
LAKE NELSON is in New Jersey at 40.5528, -74.4523. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Middlesex County, Richmond County, Hudson County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near LAKE NELSON substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of LAKE NELSON. The highest-scoring is SAYREVILLE at 71/100. Across New Jersey, the average DC Readiness score is 55.2.
Other 230 kV substations in New Jersey
- BURLINGTON· 11 lines
- SAYREVILLE· 10 lines
- WHIPPANY· 10 lines
- METUCHEN· 9 lines
- SEWAREN· 9 lines
- ATLANTIC· 8 lines
- ESSEX· 8 lines
- GILBERT· 8 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, “LAKE NELSON substation, New Jersey”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-jersey/lake-nelson-652d00f4 (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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