TAP152963
SubstationAlabama · ALABAMA POWER CO
At a glance
TAP152963 is an electric transmission substation in Alabama, on ALABAMA POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #103020 | — | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.3 mi |
| #123054 | — | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 3.5 mi |
| #139628 | — | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 5.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP152963, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN110143 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Etowah County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.1 |
| TAP145873 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Etowah County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.6 |
| EC Coal DeKalb County | Greenfield | AL | DeKalb County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 60.6 |
| TAP150120 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Cherokee County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 60.4 |
| OZ Etowah | Greenfield | AL | Etowah | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 60.0 |
| FORT PAYNE PRIMARY | Substation-Adjacent | AL | DeKalb County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 59.9 |
| TAP152966 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | DeKalb County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 59.6 |
| TAP152971 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | DeKalb County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 59.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP152963?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by ALABAMA POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 8.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP152963 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Etowah County, DeKalb County, Cherokee County, Etowah. 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP152963 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP152963 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 8.9 miles.
Who owns TAP152963 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP152963 belong to ALABAMA POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP152963 substation located?
TAP152963 is in Alabama at 34.1879, -85.7667. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Etowah County, DeKalb County, Cherokee County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP152963 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP152963. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN110143 at 62/100. 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, “TAP152963 substation, Alabama”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/alabama/tap152963-33a087da (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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