WHITEHALL
SubstationNew York · NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP.
At a glance
WHITEHALL is an electric transmission substation in New York, on NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP.'s transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 4 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #101983 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 7.7 mi |
| #102720 | 115 kV | NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP. | IN SERVICE | 6.5 mi |
| #109518 | 115 kV | NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP. | IN SERVICE | 22.5 mi |
| #125654 | 115 kV | NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP. | IN SERVICE | 6.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WHITEHALL, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST RUTLAND | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Rutland County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.9 |
| UNKNOWN133349 | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Rutland County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.6 |
| BLISSVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Rutland County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.8 |
| Fort Edward Landfill | Brownfield | NY | Washington | 115 kV | 7 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.8 |
| WHITEHALL | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Rutland County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.4 |
| OMYA | Industrial | VT | Rutland County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.8 |
| Proctor Town Office | Industrial | VT | Rutland County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.7 |
| CSS Stoneworks former VT Marble | Industrial | VT | Rutland County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.7 |
How does WHITEHALL 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 WHITEHALL'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 WHITEHALL?
The 4 connected lines listed above are owned by NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 43.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near WHITEHALL score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Rutland County, Washington. 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 WHITEHALL substation?
WHITEHALL 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 WHITEHALL is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to WHITEHALL substation?
4 transmission lines terminate at or pass through WHITEHALL in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 43.4 miles.
Who owns WHITEHALL substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at WHITEHALL belong to NIAGARA MOHAWK POWER CORP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is WHITEHALL substation located?
WHITEHALL is in New York at 43.5503, -73.3802. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Rutland County, Washington.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near WHITEHALL substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WHITEHALL. The highest-scoring is WEST RUTLAND at 69/100. 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, “WHITEHALL substation, New York”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-york/whitehall-ed7a2d07 (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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