TAP305237
SubstationCalifornia · PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
At a glance
TAP305237 is an electric transmission substation in California, on PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (<69 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #303850 | 60 kV | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 0.8 mi |
| #305888 | 60 kV | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 1.2 mi |
| #306052 | 60 kV | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 1.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP305237, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VACA-DIXON | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Solano County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 58.3 |
| STATION A | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Sacramento County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 57.8 |
| NORTH CITY | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Sacramento County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 57.8 |
| STATION D | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Sacramento County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 57.7 |
| STATION B | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Sacramento County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 57.7 |
| SOBRANTE | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Contra Costa County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 56.5 |
| BAHIA | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Contra Costa County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 56.5 |
| SOUTH CITY | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Sacramento County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 56.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP305237?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY. Line voltages range from 60 kV to 60 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 3.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP305237 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 58 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Solano County, Sacramento County, Contra Costa 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 TAP305237 substation?
TAP305237 has a maximum voltage of 60 kV. That places it in the below 69 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP305237 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP305237 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP305237 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 60 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 3.4 miles.
Who owns TAP305237 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP305237 belong to PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP305237 substation located?
TAP305237 is in California at 38.2318, -121.8644. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Solano County, Sacramento County, Contra Costa County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP305237 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP305237. The highest-scoring is VACA-DIXON at 58/100. 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, “TAP305237 substation, California”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/california/tap305237-768f122e (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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