WARRINGTON
SubstationPennsylvania · PECO ENERGY CO
At a glance
WARRINGTON 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #140210 | 230 kV | PECO ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 5.8 mi |
| #150159 | 230 kV | PECO ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 4.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WARRINGTON, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDDYSTONE | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Delaware County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 69.0 |
| WHITPAIN | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Montgomery County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.6 yrs | 68.6 |
| BRANCHBURG | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Somerset County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 2.7 yrs | 68.6 |
| CENTERPOINT | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Montgomery County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.6 yrs | 68.3 |
| SCHUYLKILL | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Philadelphia County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.6 yrs | 68.2 |
| ELROY | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Montgomery County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.6 yrs | 68.0 |
| BURLINGTON | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Philadelphia County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 2.7 yrs | 67.8 |
| Paseo Verde South Apartments | Brownfield | PA | Philadelphia | 230 kV | — | 3.6 yrs | 67.1 |
How does WARRINGTON 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 WARRINGTON'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 WARRINGTON?
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 9.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near WARRINGTON score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 67 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Delaware County, Montgomery County, Somerset County, Philadelphia 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 WARRINGTON substation?
WARRINGTON 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 WARRINGTON is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to WARRINGTON substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through WARRINGTON in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 230 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 9.9 miles.
Who owns WARRINGTON substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at WARRINGTON belong to PECO ENERGY CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is WARRINGTON substation located?
WARRINGTON is in Pennsylvania at 40.2483, -75.1253. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Delaware County, Montgomery County, Somerset County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near WARRINGTON substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WARRINGTON. The highest-scoring is EDDYSTONE at 69/100. 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, “WARRINGTON substation, Pennsylvania”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/pennsylvania/warrington-09c13510 (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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