SILVER CREEK
SubstationNew York
At a glance
SILVER CREEK is an electric transmission substation in New York. 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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #105305 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 10.4 mi |
| #157761 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 8.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SILVER CREEK, 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 |
| GARDENVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Erie County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.0 |
| OZ Erie | Greenfield | NY | Erie | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 62.5 |
| OZ Erie | Greenfield | NY | Erie | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.8 |
| TAP139839 | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Erie County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.6 |
| OZ Erie | Greenfield | NY | Erie | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.8 |
| UNKNOWN125367 | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Erie County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.7 |
How does SILVER CREEK 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 SILVER CREEK'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.
How do candidate sites near SILVER CREEK score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 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
What voltage is SILVER CREEK substation?
SILVER CREEK 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 SILVER CREEK is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to SILVER CREEK substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through SILVER CREEK in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 19.3 miles.
Where is SILVER CREEK substation located?
SILVER CREEK is in New York at 42.5491, -79.1657. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Erie County, Erie.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near SILVER CREEK substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of SILVER CREEK. The highest-scoring is ELM ST at 65/100. Across New York, the average DC Readiness score is 54.
Other 115 kV substations in New York
- MORTIMER· 16 lines
- LOCKPORT· 15 lines
- WESTOVER· 13 lines
- TEAL· 12 lines
- GREENBUSH· 11 lines
- SPIER FALLS· 11 lines
- ALCOA MASSENA OPERATIONS - WEST PLANT· 10 lines
- MOHICAN· 9 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, “SILVER CREEK substation, New York”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-york/silver-creek-331722d5 (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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