TAP156298
SubstationAlabama · ALABAMA POWER CO
At a glance
TAP156298 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #158135 | 115 kV | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 4.5 mi |
| #158136 | 115 kV | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #179471 | 115 kV | ALABAMA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 1.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP156298, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN109172 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Clarke County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 59.5 |
| UNKNOWN109068 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Monroe County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 59.4 |
| UNKNOWN109179 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Marengo County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 56.0 |
| UNKNOWN156649 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Marengo County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 55.8 |
| UNKNOWN109176 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Marengo County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 55.7 |
| EC FFE Marengo County | Greenfield | AL | Marengo County | — | — | 3.9 yrs | 55.5 |
| UNKNOWN110454 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Wilcox County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 55.3 |
| UNKNOWN156974 | Substation-Adjacent | AL | Wilcox County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.9 yrs | 55.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP156298?
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 5.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP156298 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 60 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Clarke County, Monroe County, Marengo County, Wilcox 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 TAP156298 substation?
TAP156298 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 TAP156298 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP156298 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP156298 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 5.9 miles.
Who owns TAP156298 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP156298 belong to ALABAMA POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP156298 substation located?
TAP156298 is in Alabama at 31.9778, -87.6121. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Clarke County, Monroe County, Marengo County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP156298 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP156298. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN109172 at 60/100. 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, “TAP156298 substation, Alabama”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/alabama/tap156298-f44c6b44 (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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