WILLOWBROOK
SubstationNew York
At a glance
WILLOWBROOK is an electric transmission substation in New York. It is classified as unclassified and connects 0 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.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WILLOWBROOK, 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 |
| SAYREVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Middlesex County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 2.7 yrs | 71.3 |
| 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 |
| 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 do candidate sites near WILLOWBROOK 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, Middlesex County, New York, Richmond 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
How many transmission lines connect to WILLOWBROOK substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through WILLOWBROOK in the HIFLD line data.
Where is WILLOWBROOK substation located?
WILLOWBROOK is in New York at 40.6108, -74.1456. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in New York County, Middlesex County, New York.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near WILLOWBROOK substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WILLOWBROOK. The highest-scoring is RAINEY at 72/100. 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, “WILLOWBROOK substation, New York”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/new-york/willowbrook-1f695300 (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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