TAP205358
SubstationCalifornia · PACIFICORP
At a glance
TAP205358 is an electric transmission substation in California, on PACIFICORP'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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #204005 | 69 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 3.3 mi |
| #204006 | 69 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 0.0 mi |
| #204009 | 69 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 3.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP205358, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES BLACK TAP | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Shasta County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 50.1 |
| PIT 6 | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Shasta County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 50.0 |
| PIT 5 | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Shasta County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 49.7 |
| UNKNOWN203330 | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Siskiyou County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 7.6 yrs | 48.3 |
| UNKNOWN203331 | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Siskiyou County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 7.6 yrs | 47.5 |
| CRAG VIEW | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Siskiyou County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 7.6 yrs | 47.5 |
| WEED JUNCTION | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Siskiyou County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 7.6 yrs | 47.4 |
| TAP203334 | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Siskiyou County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 7.6 yrs | 45.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP205358?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by PACIFICORP. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 7.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP205358 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 46 to 50 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Shasta County, Siskiyou County. The California average across 8,490 scored sites is 45.4. 1,573 of those California sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP205358 substation?
TAP205358 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 TAP205358 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP205358 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP205358 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 7.1 miles.
Who owns TAP205358 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP205358 belong to PACIFICORP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP205358 substation located?
TAP205358 is in California at 41.2627, -122.2706. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Shasta County, Siskiyou County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP205358 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP205358. The highest-scoring is JAMES BLACK TAP at 50/100. Across California, the average DC Readiness score is 45.4.
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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, “TAP205358 substation, California”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/california/tap205358-8c726c38 (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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