About

SubstationScout is an independent research and software project focused on making public electrical infrastructure information easier to discover and use.

It was created by a former data center site-selection and colocation professional who subsequently moved into software development.

The project combines practical experience navigating utility-related site selection questions with modern data extraction, automation, and research tools.

The goal is not to replace utility engineers, planners, or formal feasibility studies — it's to make the information-gathering work that precedes those conversations faster, more accessible, and better organized.

About the Author

Phil Wonski is a data center industry veteran and a software developer.

Phil was formerly a data center site selection professional involved in land, powered shells, and co-location site selection around the US. Highlights of his work include siting the 830,000sf former NY Times printing press in Edison, NJ for IO Data Centers, which was one of the largest "powered shell" conversion projects in the US at the time.

Phil's current focus includes designing AI-assisted workflows for small teams, as well as creating AI-assisted data analysis tools like SubstationScout.

Phil studied Civil Engineering at Rutgers University's School of Engineering, graduating with High Honors.