TAP142887
SubstationAlabama · ALABAMA POWER CO
At a glance
TAP142887 is an electric transmission substation in Alabama, on ALABAMA POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #116045 | 115 kV | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
| #119749 | 115 kV | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
| #145674 | 115 kV | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 2.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP142887, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL STATION | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Jackson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 66.4 |
| UNKNOWN109061 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Mobile County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 66.0 |
| BIG CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Mobile County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.5 |
| UNKNOWN109058 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Mobile County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 63.1 |
| UNKNOWN110472 | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Jackson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.0 |
| UNKNOWN110319 | Substation-Adjacent | MS | Jackson County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.6 |
| THEODORE | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Mobile County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.6 |
| CHICKASAW | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Mobile County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.6 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP142887?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by ALABAMA POWER CO. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 3 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP142887 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Jackson County, Mobile County. The Alabama average across 3,107 scored sites is 55. 1,164 of those Alabama sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP142887 substation?
TAP142887 has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP142887 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP142887 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP142887 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 3 miles.
Who owns TAP142887 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP142887 belong to ALABAMA POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP142887 substation located?
TAP142887 is in Alabama at 30.6906, -88.1736. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Jackson County, Mobile County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP142887 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP142887. The highest-scoring is DANIEL STATION at 66/100. Across Alabama, the average DC Readiness score is 55.
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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, “TAP142887 substation, Alabama”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/alabama/tap142887-5c4c09f8 (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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