MACKFORD PRAIRIE
SubstationWisconsin
At a glance
MACKFORD PRAIRIE is an electric transmission substation in Wisconsin. It is classified as distribution (69–115 kv) 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 & operation
Operator not catalogued for this substation.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MACKFORD PRAIRIE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FITZGERALD | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Winnebago County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.2 |
| PROGRESS | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Winnebago County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.4 |
| AVIATION | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Winnebago County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.4 |
| ELLINWOOD | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Winnebago County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.3 |
| EC Near Winnebago County Landfill Gas | Greenfield | WI | Winnebago | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.2 |
| SUNSET POINT | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Winnebago County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.0 |
| ACADEMY | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Columbia County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.0 |
| FOUNTAIN PRAIRIE | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Columbia County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 59.8 |
How does MACKFORD PRAIRIE compare with other substations in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin has 1,930 substation records in HIFLD, of which 768 carry a station name; the rest are unnamed tap points, risers and line ends. 340 named substations in the state are in MACKFORD PRAIRIE's 69–114 kV band (44% of named stations). 370 sit in a higher band. 34 named substations in Wisconsin operate at 345 kV or above. The highest voltage recorded in the state is 345 kV, and the state median is 115 kV.
How do candidate sites near MACKFORD PRAIRIE score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Winnebago County, Winnebago, Columbia County. The Wisconsin average across 3,340 scored sites is 55.4. 1,248 of those Wisconsin sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is MACKFORD PRAIRIE substation?
MACKFORD PRAIRIE has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so MACKFORD PRAIRIE is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to MACKFORD PRAIRIE substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through MACKFORD PRAIRIE in the HIFLD line data.
Where is MACKFORD PRAIRIE substation located?
MACKFORD PRAIRIE is in Wisconsin at 43.7066, -88.9552. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Winnebago County, Winnebago, Columbia County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near MACKFORD PRAIRIE substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of MACKFORD PRAIRIE. The highest-scoring is FITZGERALD at 67/100. Across Wisconsin, the average DC Readiness score is 55.4.
Other 69 kV substations in Wisconsin
- EAST CAMPUS· 6 lines
- DAM HEIGHTS· 5 lines
- HILLTOP (ALTE)· 5 lines
- WEST MIDDLETON· 5 lines
- BERLIN· 4 lines
- CHAFFEE CREEK· 4 lines
- COLUMBUS MUNI 1· 4 lines
- DEFOREST· 4 lines
- All named substations in Wisconsin· 768 stations
- Datacenter candidate sites in Wisconsin· 3,340 sites
- Brownfield and retired plant sites in Wisconsin
- 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, “MACKFORD PRAIRIE substation, Wisconsin”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/wisconsin/mackford-prairie-fb43b9dd (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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