TAP153400
SubstationAlabama
At a glance
TAP153400 is an electric transmission substation in Alabama. 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
Ownership
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #127704 | 161 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 24.9 mi |
| #128043 | 161 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 6.8 mi |
| #130317 | 161 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP153400, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAP152961 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Jackson County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.9 yrs | 68.0 |
| TAP153429 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Madison County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.5 |
| REDSTONE #3 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Madison County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 63.4 |
| UNKNOWN111078 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Madison County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 63.2 |
| TAP153426 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Madison County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 63.0 |
| UNKNOWN114302 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Madison County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.8 |
| LACEYS SPRING | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Morgan County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.3 |
| UNKNOWN110143 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Etowah County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 62.1 |
How do candidate sites near TAP153400 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Jackson County, Madison County, Morgan County, Etowah 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 TAP153400 substation?
TAP153400 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 TAP153400 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP153400 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP153400 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 161 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 31.8 miles.
Where is TAP153400 substation located?
TAP153400 is in Alabama at 34.2939, -86.2399. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Jackson County, Madison County, Morgan County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP153400 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP153400. The highest-scoring is TAP152961 at 68/100. 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, “TAP153400 substation, Alabama”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/alabama/tap153400-8e380ee3 (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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