CLAY
SubstationPennsylvania · PECO ENERGY CO
At a glance
CLAY is an electric transmission substation in Pennsylvania, on PECO ENERGY CO's transmission network. It is classified as high-voltage (230 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #108349 | 230 kV | PECO ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 23.0 mi |
| #141806 | 230 kV | PECO ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 22.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CLAY, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RED LION | Substation-Adjacent | DE | New Castle County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.5 yrs | 70.6 |
| KEENEY | Substation-Adjacent | DE | New Castle County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 1.5 yrs | 70.6 |
| CROMBY | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Montgomery County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 69.8 |
| McKees Solar Park | Brownfield | DE | New Castle | — | 0 MW | 1.5 yrs | 69.1 |
| ROCK SPRINGS | Substation-Adjacent | MD | Harford County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.3 yrs | 68.8 |
| UNKNOWN130225 | Substation-Adjacent | DE | Delaware County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.5 yrs | 68.8 |
| DuPont Newport | Brownfield | DE | New Castle | — | 1 MW | 1.5 yrs | 68.4 |
| UNKNOWN128234 | Substation-Adjacent | DE | Delaware County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 1.5 yrs | 67.8 |
How does CLAY compare with other substations in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has 2,109 substation records in HIFLD, of which 251 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 97 named substations in the state are in CLAY's 230–344 kV band (39% of named stations). 37 sit in a higher band. 37 named substations in Pennsylvania operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 500 kV, and the state median is 230 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at CLAY?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by PECO ENERGY CO. Line voltages range from 230 kV to 230 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 45.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near CLAY score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 68 to 71 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in New Castle County, Montgomery County, New Castle, Harford County. The Pennsylvania average across 6,497 scored sites is 51.8. 886 of those Pennsylvania sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is CLAY substation?
CLAY has a maximum voltage of 230 kV. That places it in the 230–344 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so CLAY is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to CLAY substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through CLAY in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 45.9 miles.
Who owns CLAY substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at CLAY belong to PECO ENERGY CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is CLAY substation located?
CLAY is in Pennsylvania at 39.7631, -75.8264. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in New Castle County, Montgomery County, New Castle.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near CLAY substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of CLAY. The highest-scoring is RED LION at 71/100. Across Pennsylvania, the average DC Readiness score is 51.8.
Other 230 kV substations in Pennsylvania
- SIEGFRIED· 21 lines
- MIDDLETOWN JUNCTION· 19 lines
- SOUTH AKRON· 14 lines
- LYCOMING· 13 lines
- QUARRY· 13 lines
- HUMMELSTOWN· 12 lines
- JENKINS· 12 lines
- MARTINS CREEK· 11 lines
- All named substations in Pennsylvania· 251 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Pennsylvania· 6,497 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Pennsylvania
- 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, “CLAY substation, Pennsylvania”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/pennsylvania/clay-c0af7f5b (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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