FAIRFAX FALLS
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At a glance
FAIRFAX FALLS is an electric transmission substation in Vermont. It is classified as unclassified and connects 1 transmission line. 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
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #135025 | — | — | — | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FAIRFAX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Burlington Landfill | Brownfield | VT | Chittenden | — | 2 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.4 |
| OZ Chittenden | Greenfield | VT | Chittenden | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 63.7 |
| ESSEX | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Chittenden County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.0 |
| WILLISTON | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Chittenden County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.9 |
| EAST AVENUE | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Chittenden County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.9 |
| QUEEN CITY | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Chittenden County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.8 |
| UNKNOWN132786 | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Chittenden County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.8 |
| WILLISTON | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Chittenden County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.8 |
How do candidate sites near FAIRFAX FALLS score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Chittenden, Chittenden 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
How many transmission lines connect to FAIRFAX FALLS substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through FAIRFAX FALLS in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 0 miles.
Where is FAIRFAX FALLS substation located?
FAIRFAX FALLS is in Vermont at 44.6514, -72.9911. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Chittenden, Chittenden County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near FAIRFAX FALLS substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of FAIRFAX FALLS. The highest-scoring is South Burlington Landfill at 67/100. Across Vermont, the average DC Readiness score is 54.3.
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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, “FAIRFAX FALLS substation, Vermont”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/vermont/fairfax-falls-7e9b1bae (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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