BUFFALO TUNGSTEN
SubstationNew York · NEW YORK STATE ELEC & GAS CORP
At a glance
BUFFALO TUNGSTEN is an electric transmission substation in New York, on NEW YORK STATE ELEC & GAS CORP's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 1 transmission line. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #107691 | — | NEW YORK STATE ELEC & GAS CORP | IN SERVICE | 0.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BUFFALO TUNGSTEN, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELM ST | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Erie County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.1 |
| SENECA TERMINAL | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Erie County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.0 |
| STOLLE ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Erie County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.8 |
| Tonawanda Landfill (Wales Avenue) | Brownfield | NY | Erie | — | 1 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.8 |
| TAP139843 | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Erie County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.6 |
| GARDENVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Erie County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.0 |
| HUNTLEY | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Erie County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.9 |
| SAWYER AVE | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Erie County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.9 |
Who owns the transmission lines at BUFFALO TUNGSTEN?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by NEW YORK STATE ELEC & GAS CORP. Their combined recorded length is about 0.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near BUFFALO TUNGSTEN score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Erie County, Erie. The New York average across 2,980 scored sites is 54. 844 of those New York sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to BUFFALO TUNGSTEN substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through BUFFALO TUNGSTEN in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 0.3 miles.
Who owns BUFFALO TUNGSTEN substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at BUFFALO TUNGSTEN belong to NEW YORK STATE ELEC & GAS CORP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is BUFFALO TUNGSTEN substation located?
BUFFALO TUNGSTEN is in New York at 42.9066, -78.6965. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Erie County, Erie.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near BUFFALO TUNGSTEN substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BUFFALO TUNGSTEN. The highest-scoring is ELM ST at 65/100. Across New York, the average DC Readiness score is 54.
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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, “BUFFALO TUNGSTEN substation, New York”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-york/buffalo-tungsten-9a811c0a (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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