MCDOWELL
SubstationPennsylvania
MCDOWELL is an electric transmission substation in Pennsylvania. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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 & operation
Operator not catalogued for this substation.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #46033 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 16.6 mi |
| #61203 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 4.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MCDOWELL, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHENANGO | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Lawrence County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.2 yrs | 73.6 |
| SHENANGO | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Lawrence County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 72.8 |
| UNKNOWN124672 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Butler County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 72.5 |
| UNKNOWN157750 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Mahoning County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.2 yrs | 72.0 |
| KEISTER | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Butler County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 71.5 |
| LIONS ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Butler County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 71.3 |
| TAP172534 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Mercer County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 70.8 |
| UNKNOWN157751 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Mercer County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.2 yrs | 70.7 |
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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