MENTON
SubstationVermont · GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORP
At a glance
MENTON is an electric transmission substation in Vermont, on GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORP's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #177557 | — | GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORP | — | 3.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MENTON, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST RUTLAND | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Rutland County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.9 |
| 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 |
| UNKNOWN133349 | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Rutland County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.6 |
| TAP136049 | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Rutland County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.4 |
| BLISSVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | VT | Rutland County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at MENTON?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORP. Their combined recorded length is about 3 miles.
How do candidate sites near MENTON score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Rutland County, Windsor County, Rutland. 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 MENTON substation?
0 transmission lines terminate at or pass through MENTON in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 3 miles.
Who owns MENTON substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at MENTON belong to GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is MENTON substation located?
MENTON is in Vermont at 43.6544, -72.8939. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Rutland County, Windsor County, Rutland.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near MENTON substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MENTON. The highest-scoring is WEST RUTLAND at 69/100. 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, “MENTON substation, Vermont”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/vermont/menton-9e3acdc0 (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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