TAP152971
SubstationAlabama · TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
At a glance
TAP152971 is an electric transmission substation in Alabama, on TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #116742 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 12.5 mi |
| #134767 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 0.8 mi |
| #136434 | 161 kV | TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP152971, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIDOWS CREEK 500KV | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Dade County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 73.0 |
| BELLEFONTE | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Jackson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 68.3 |
| TAP152961 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Jackson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 68.0 |
| TAP153404 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Jackson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 67.6 |
| TAP152970 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Marion County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.6 |
| TAP155330 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Madison County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.2 |
| EC Coal Jackson County | Greenfield | AL | Jackson County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 62.0 |
| TAP154384 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Dade County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 61.9 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP152971?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. Line voltages range from 161 kV to 161 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 13.3 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP152971 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 73 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Dade County, Jackson County, Marion County, Madison 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 TAP152971 substation?
TAP152971 has a maximum voltage of 161 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP152971 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP152971 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP152971 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 13.3 miles.
Who owns TAP152971 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP152971 belong to TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP152971 substation located?
TAP152971 is in Alabama at 34.5513, -85.9881. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Dade County, Jackson County, Marion County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP152971 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP152971. The highest-scoring is WIDOWS CREEK 500KV at 73/100. 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, “TAP152971 substation, Alabama”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/alabama/tap152971-5c41d5f5 (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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