RISER161225
SubstationNew York · ROCHESTER GAS & ELECTRIC CORP
At a glance
RISER161225 is an electric transmission substation in New York, on ROCHESTER GAS & ELECTRIC CORP's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #102087 | 115 kV | ROCHESTER GAS & ELECTRIC CORP | IN SERVICE | 2.3 mi |
| #166147 | 115 kV | ROCHESTER GAS & ELECTRIC CORP | IN SERVICE | 0.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RISER161225, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCHESTER #80 | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Monroe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.6 |
| PANNELL | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Ontario County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.4 |
| City of Canandaigua - Phase I | Brownfield | NY | Ontario | — | 2 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.0 |
| UNKNOWN124706 | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Monroe County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.3 |
| UNKNOWN124708 | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Monroe County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.8 |
| RED-Rochester, LLC | Brownfield | NY | Monroe County | — | 89 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.8 |
| OZ Monroe | Greenfield | NY | Monroe | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.5 |
| EC Near Rochester 3 | Greenfield | NY | Monroe | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at RISER161225?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by ROCHESTER GAS & ELECTRIC CORP. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 2.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near RISER161225 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Monroe County, Ontario County, Ontario, Monroe. 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 RISER161225 substation?
RISER161225 has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so RISER161225 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to RISER161225 substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through RISER161225 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 2.6 miles.
Who owns RISER161225 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at RISER161225 belong to ROCHESTER GAS & ELECTRIC CORP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is RISER161225 substation located?
RISER161225 is in New York at 43.1256, -77.6792. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Monroe County, Ontario County, Ontario.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near RISER161225 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of RISER161225. The highest-scoring is ROCHESTER #80 at 66/100. 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, “RISER161225 substation, New York”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-york/riser161225-f752e1ce (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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