BETHEL
SubstationVermont · VERMONT ELECTRIC POWER CO
At a glance
BETHEL is an electric transmission substation in Vermont, on VERMONT ELECTRIC POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (<69 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #166215 | 46 kV | VERMONT ELECTRIC POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 6.6 mi |
| #166216 | 46 kV | VERMONT ELECTRIC POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 8.1 mi |
| #167156 | 46 kV | VERMONT ELECTRIC POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 16.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BETHEL, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COOLIDGE | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Windsor County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.2 |
| Rutland Landfill (Stafford Hill) | Brownfield | VT | Rutland | 46 kV | 2 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.8 |
| NORTH RUTLAND | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Rutland County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.7 |
| OZ Rutland | Greenfield | VT | Rutland | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 62.8 |
| GRANITE | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Orange County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.5 |
| TAP136049 | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Rutland County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.4 |
| WILDER | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Windsor County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.4 |
| WINDSOR | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Windsor County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.4 |
How does BETHEL compare with other substations in Vermont?
Vermont has 317 substation records in HIFLD, of which 131 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 60 named substations in the state are in BETHEL's below 69 kV band (46% of named stations). 41 sit in a higher band. 5 named substations in Vermont operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 345 kV, and the state median is 46 kV.
Who owns the transmission lines at BETHEL?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by VERMONT ELECTRIC POWER CO. Line voltages range from 46 kV to 46 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 31.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near BETHEL score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Windsor County, Rutland, Rutland County, Orange County. The Vermont average across 758 scored sites is 54.3. 82 of those Vermont sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is BETHEL substation?
BETHEL has a maximum voltage of 46 kV. That places it in the below 69 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so BETHEL is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to BETHEL substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through BETHEL in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 46 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 31.3 miles.
Who owns BETHEL substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at BETHEL belong to VERMONT ELECTRIC POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is BETHEL substation located?
BETHEL is in Vermont at 43.8267, -72.6116. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Windsor County, Rutland, Rutland County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near BETHEL substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of BETHEL. The highest-scoring is COOLIDGE at 66/100. Across Vermont, the average DC Readiness score is 54.3.
Other 46 kV substations in Vermont
- CAVENDISH· 3 lines
- MANCHESTER· 3 lines
- PLEASANT STREET· 3 lines
- WEYBRIDGE· 3 lines
- CHARLESTON· 2 lines
- HYDEVILLE· 2 lines
- LUDLOW ROUTE 103· 2 lines
- MOUNT HOLLY· 2 lines
- All named substations in Vermont· 131 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Vermont· 758 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Vermont
- 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, “BETHEL substation, Vermont”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/vermont/bethel-6f858956 (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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