FAR ROCKAWAY
SubstationNew York · LONG ISLAND POWER AUTHORITY
At a glance
FAR ROCKAWAY is an electric transmission substation in New York, on LONG ISLAND POWER AUTHORITY's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 kv) and connects 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #100709 | 69 kV | LONG ISLAND POWER AUTHORITY | — | 0.1 mi |
| #113518 | 69 kV | LONG ISLAND POWER AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 2.7 mi |
| #117823 | 69 kV | LONG ISLAND POWER AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 5.0 mi |
| #119534 | 69 kV | LONG ISLAND POWER AUTHORITY | — | 0.2 mi |
| #144117 | 69 kV | LONG ISLAND POWER AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 3.7 mi |
| #144336 | 69 kV | LONG ISLAND POWER AUTHORITY | — | 0.1 mi |
| #167478 | 69 kV | LONG ISLAND POWER AUTHORITY | — | 0.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FAR ROCKAWAY, 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| SHORE RD | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Nassau County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.8 |
| BERGEN | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | New York County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.7 yrs | 68.7 |
How does FAR ROCKAWAY 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. 80 named substations in the state are in FAR ROCKAWAY's 69–114 kV band (14% of named stations). 343 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 FAR ROCKAWAY?
The 7 connected lines listed above are owned by LONG ISLAND POWER AUTHORITY. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 11.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near FAR ROCKAWAY 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, Nassau County, Hudson 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 FAR ROCKAWAY substation?
FAR ROCKAWAY 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 FAR ROCKAWAY is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to FAR ROCKAWAY substation?
7 transmission lines terminate at or pass through FAR ROCKAWAY in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 11.9 miles.
Who owns FAR ROCKAWAY substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at FAR ROCKAWAY belong to LONG ISLAND POWER AUTHORITY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is FAR ROCKAWAY substation located?
FAR ROCKAWAY is in New York at 40.6105, -73.7601. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in New York County, New York, Nassau County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near FAR ROCKAWAY substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FAR ROCKAWAY. The highest-scoring is RAINEY at 72/100. Across New York, the average DC Readiness score is 54.
Other 69 kV substations in New York
- GLENWOOD LANDING· 9 lines
- BRENTWOOD· 8 lines
- SYOSSET· 6 lines
- HOLTSVILLE MGU· 5 lines
- WEST YAPHANK· 5 lines
- BRIDGEHAMPTON· 4 lines
- BRIGHTWATERS· 4 lines
- EAST HAMPTON· 4 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, “FAR ROCKAWAY substation, New York”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-york/far-rockaway-ffe8fabb (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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