WHEELABRATOR FALLS
SubstationPennsylvania · PECO ENERGY CO
WHEELABRATOR FALLS is an electric transmission substation in Pennsylvania, operated by PECO ENERGY CO. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #60900 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.6 mi |
| #65208 | 138 kV | PECO ENERGY CO | — | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of WHEELABRATOR FALLS, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEANS | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Middlesex County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 77.7 |
| DEANS | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Middlesex County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 2.6 yrs | 77.0 |
| EAST WINDSOR | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Mercer County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 2.6 yrs | 76.7 |
| NORTH PHILADELPHIA | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Philadelphia County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.0 yrs | 76.1 |
| TAP141078 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Philadelphia County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.0 yrs | 75.8 |
| TAP141079 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Philadelphia County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.0 yrs | 75.6 |
| UNKNOWN132975 | Substation-Adjacent | PA | Philadelphia County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.0 yrs | 75.2 |
| NEW FREEDOM | Substation-Adjacent | NJ | Camden County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 75.2 |
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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