TAP308073
SubstationArizona · ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY
At a glance
TAP308073 is an electric transmission substation in Arizona, on ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #302188 | 69 kV | ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 0.7 mi |
| #308393 | 69 kV | — | — | 2.4 mi |
| #308620 | 69 kV | ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY | — | 1.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP308073, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KYRENE | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Maricopa County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 66.0 |
| RUDD | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Maricopa County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.9 |
| PINNACLE PEAK APS | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Maricopa County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.7 |
| WESTWING | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Maricopa County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.1 |
| MORGAN | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Maricopa County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.6 |
| WARD | Substation-Adjacent | AZ | Maricopa County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.3 |
| EC Near Crosscut | Greenfield | AZ | Maricopa | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 63.2 |
| OZ Maricopa | Greenfield | AZ | Maricopa | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 62.9 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP308073?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 4.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP308073 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Maricopa County, Maricopa. The Arizona average across 3,816 scored sites is 48.5. 614 of those Arizona sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP308073 substation?
TAP308073 has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP308073 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP308073 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP308073 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 4.2 miles.
Who owns TAP308073 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP308073 belong to ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP308073 substation located?
TAP308073 is in Arizona at 33.6004, -112.1341. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Maricopa County, Maricopa.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP308073 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP308073. The highest-scoring is KYRENE at 66/100. Across Arizona, the average DC Readiness score is 48.5.
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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, “TAP308073 substation, Arizona”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/arizona/tap308073-21fec3aa (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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