FARMERS VALLEY
SubstationPennsylvania · PENNSYLVANIA ELECTRIC CO
At a glance
FARMERS VALLEY is an electric transmission substation in Pennsylvania, on PENNSYLVANIA ELECTRIC CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 kv) and connects 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #107154 | 115 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 34.3 mi |
| #115103 | 115 kV | PENNSYLVANIA ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 12.4 mi |
| #157708 | 115 kV | PENNSYLVANIA ELECTRIC CO | IN SERVICE | 7.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FARMERS VALLEY, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIVE MILE | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Cattaraugus County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.5 |
| OZ Cameron | Greenfield | PA | Cameron | — | — | 3.6 yrs | 59.6 |
| LEWIS RUN | Substation-Adjacent | PA | McKean County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 58.0 |
| OZ McKean | Greenfield | PA | McKean | — | — | 3.6 yrs | 57.2 |
| OZ Cattaraugus | Greenfield | NY | Cattaraugus | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.0 |
| EC Coal McKean County | Greenfield | PA | McKean County | — | — | 3.6 yrs | 55.8 |
| UNKNOWN124300 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Elk County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.6 yrs | 55.6 |
| UNKNOWN124581 | Substation-Adjacent | NY | Allegany County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 55.4 |
How does FARMERS VALLEY 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. 80 named substations in the state are in FARMERS VALLEY's 115–229 kV band (32% of named stations). 134 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 FARMERS VALLEY?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by PENNSYLVANIA ELECTRIC CO. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 54.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near FARMERS VALLEY score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 61 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Cattaraugus County, Cameron, McKean County, McKean. 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 FARMERS VALLEY substation?
FARMERS VALLEY 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 FARMERS VALLEY is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to FARMERS VALLEY substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through FARMERS VALLEY in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 54.5 miles.
Who owns FARMERS VALLEY substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at FARMERS VALLEY belong to PENNSYLVANIA ELECTRIC CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is FARMERS VALLEY substation located?
FARMERS VALLEY is in Pennsylvania at 41.8550, -78.4474. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Cattaraugus County, Cameron, McKean County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near FARMERS VALLEY substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FARMERS VALLEY. The highest-scoring is FIVE MILE at 61/100. Across Pennsylvania, the average DC Readiness score is 51.8.
Other 115 kV substations in Pennsylvania
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, “FARMERS VALLEY substation, Pennsylvania”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/pennsylvania/farmers-valley-96b46422 (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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