WOODSTOWN
SubstationNew Jersey · ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO
At a glance
WOODSTOWN is an electric transmission substation in New Jersey, on ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #102322 | 69 kV | ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 10.6 mi |
| #114546 | 69 kV | ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 10.7 mi |
| #164601 | 69 kV | ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 10.9 mi |
| #174138 | 69 kV | ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 2.2 mi |
| #176988 | — | ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO | — | 12.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WOODSTOWN, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RED LION | Substation-Adjacent | DE | New Castle County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.5 yrs | 70.6 |
| EDDYSTONE | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Delaware County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 69.0 |
| UNKNOWN130225 | Substation-Adjacent | DE | Delaware County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.5 yrs | 68.8 |
| DuPont Newport | Brownfield | DE | New Castle | — | 1 MW | 1.5 yrs | 68.4 |
| SCHUYLKILL | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Philadelphia County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 68.2 |
| UNKNOWN128234 | Substation-Adjacent | DE | Delaware County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.5 yrs | 67.8 |
| CLAYMONT | Substation-Adjacent | DE | Delaware County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.5 yrs | 67.6 |
| Paseo Verde South Apartments | Brownfield | PA | Philadelphia | 230 kV | — | 3.6 yrs | 67.1 |
How does WOODSTOWN 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. 2 named substations in the state are in WOODSTOWN's 69–114 kV band (1% of named stations). 126 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 WOODSTOWN?
The 5 connected lines listed above are owned by ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 47.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near WOODSTOWN score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 67 to 71 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in New Castle County, Delaware County, New Castle, 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
What voltage is WOODSTOWN substation?
WOODSTOWN has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so WOODSTOWN is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to WOODSTOWN substation?
4 transmission lines terminate at or pass through WOODSTOWN in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 47.1 miles.
Who owns WOODSTOWN substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at WOODSTOWN belong to ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is WOODSTOWN substation located?
WOODSTOWN is in New Jersey at 39.6365, -75.3179. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in New Castle County, Delaware County, New Castle.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near WOODSTOWN substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WOODSTOWN. The highest-scoring is RED LION at 71/100. Across New Jersey, the average DC Readiness score is 55.2.
Other 69 kV substations in New Jersey
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, “WOODSTOWN substation, New Jersey”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-jersey/woodstown-bb8f7d9b (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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