MOUNT LAUREL
SubstationNew Jersey · PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC & GAS CO
At a glance
MOUNT LAUREL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #104877 | 230 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC & GAS CO | IN SERVICE | 8.1 mi |
| #131076 | 230 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC & GAS CO | IN SERVICE | 18.4 mi |
| #104649 | — | PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC & GAS CO | IN SERVICE | 2.4 mi |
| #118265 | — | PUBLIC SERVICE ELEC & GAS CO | IN SERVICE | 2.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MOUNT LAUREL, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST WINDSOR | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Mercer County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 2.7 yrs | 68.9 |
| SCHUYLKILL | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Philadelphia County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 68.2 |
| BURLINGTON | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Philadelphia County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 2.7 yrs | 67.8 |
| Lake Campus Project at Princeton University (GSHP) | Brownfield | NJ | Mercer | — | — | 2.7 yrs | 67.2 |
| Paseo Verde South Apartments | Brownfield | PA | Philadelphia | 230 kV | — | 3.6 yrs | 67.1 |
| Campbell's Soup #1 | Brownfield | NJ | Camden | — | 2 MW | 2.7 yrs | 66.8 |
| NEW FREEDOM | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Camden County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 2.7 yrs | 66.7 |
| EAGLE POINT | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Philadelphia County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 2.7 yrs | 66.1 |
How does MOUNT LAUREL 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 MOUNT LAUREL'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 MOUNT LAUREL?
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 31.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near MOUNT LAUREL score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 66 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Mercer County, Philadelphia County, Mercer, Philadelphia. 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 MOUNT LAUREL substation?
MOUNT LAUREL 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 MOUNT LAUREL is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to MOUNT LAUREL substation?
4 transmission lines terminate at or pass through MOUNT LAUREL in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 31.2 miles.
Who owns MOUNT LAUREL substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at MOUNT LAUREL 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 MOUNT LAUREL substation located?
MOUNT LAUREL is in New Jersey at 39.9475, -74.8804. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Mercer County, Philadelphia County, Mercer.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near MOUNT LAUREL substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MOUNT LAUREL. The highest-scoring is EAST WINDSOR at 69/100. 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, “MOUNT LAUREL substation, New Jersey”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-jersey/mount-laurel-a47b3c08 (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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