TAP308097
SubstationCalifornia
At a glance
TAP308097 is an electric transmission substation in California. 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 & operation
Operator not catalogued for this substation.
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP308097, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GATES | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Kings County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 56.4 |
| Gates Peaker | Brownfield | CA | Kings County | 66 kV | 47 MW | 7.6 yrs | 51.6 |
| Helms Energy Center | Brownfield | CA | Fresno County | 66 kV | 48 MW | 7.6 yrs | 50.3 |
| EC Near Helms Energy Center | Greenfield | CA | Fresno | — | — | 7.6 yrs | 49.7 |
| EC Near Gates Peaker | Greenfield | CA | Fresno | — | — | 7.6 yrs | 48.1 |
| EC Near Gates Peaker | Greenfield | CA | Fresno | — | — | 7.6 yrs | 47.8 |
| EC Near Gates Peaker | Greenfield | CA | Fresno | — | — | 7.6 yrs | 47.8 |
| EC Near Fresno Cogen Partners | Greenfield | CA | Fresno | — | — | 7.6 yrs | 47.8 |
How do candidate sites near TAP308097 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 48 to 56 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Kings County, Fresno County, Fresno. 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 TAP308097 substation?
TAP308097 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 TAP308097 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP308097 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP308097 in the HIFLD line data.
Where is TAP308097 substation located?
TAP308097 is in California at 36.1907, -120.3547. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Kings County, Fresno County, Fresno.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP308097 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP308097. The highest-scoring is GATES at 56/100. 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, “TAP308097 substation, California”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/california/tap308097-460ad42a (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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