CORONA
SubstationNew York · CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO-NY INC
At a glance
CORONA is an electric transmission substation in New York, on CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO-NY INC's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #157037 | 138 kV | CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO-NY INC | IN SERVICE | 3.7 mi |
| #157082 | 138 kV | CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO-NY INC | IN SERVICE | 3.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CORONA, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAINEY | Substation-Adjacent | NY | New York County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 72.2 |
| Charles Poletti | Brownfield | NY | New York | 138 kV | 883 MW | 4.3 yrs | 71.2 |
| SEWAREN | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Richmond County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 2.7 yrs | 70.3 |
| DUFFY AVENUE CONVERTER STATION | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Nassau County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 70.2 |
| 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 |
| GOWANUS | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Kings County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 69.3 |
| FARRAGUT | Substation-Adjacent | NY | New York County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 69.3 |
How does CORONA compare with other substations in New York?
New York has 2,777 substation records in HIFLD, of which 570 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 261 named substations in the state are in CORONA's 115–229 kV band (46% of named stations). 82 sit in a higher band. 56 named substations in New York operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 765 kV, and the state median is 115 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at CORONA?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO-NY INC. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 7.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near CORONA score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 69 to 72 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in New York County, New York, Richmond County, Nassau County. 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
What voltage is CORONA substation?
CORONA 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 CORONA is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to CORONA substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through CORONA in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 7.5 miles.
Who owns CORONA substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at CORONA belong to CONSOLIDATED EDISON CO-NY INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is CORONA substation located?
CORONA is in New York at 40.7402, -73.8622. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in New York County, New York, Richmond County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near CORONA substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CORONA. The highest-scoring is RAINEY at 72/100. Across New York, the average DC Readiness score is 54.
Other 138 kV substations in New York
- HOLBROOK· 15 lines
- BROOKHAVEN· 12 lines
- SHOEMAKER· 9 lines
- NORTH QUEENS· 8 lines
- PILGRIM· 8 lines
- RULAND ROAD· 8 lines
- SUGARLOAF· 8 lines
- WILDWOOD· 7 lines
- All named substations in New York· 570 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in New York· 2,980 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in New York
- 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, “CORONA substation, New York”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-york/corona-5ab043de (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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