TAP310824
SubstationCalifornia · PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY AND MODESTO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
At a glance
TAP310824 is an electric transmission substation in California, on PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY AND MODESTO IRRIGATION DISTRICT'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #304271 | 69 kV | MID | IN SERVICE | 11.1 mi |
| #304544 | 69 kV | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY AND MODESTO IRRIGATION DISTRICT | IN SERVICE | 1.3 mi |
| #311114 | 69 kV | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY AND MODESTO IRRIGATION DISTRICT | IN SERVICE | 21.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP310824, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COTTLE | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Stanislaus County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 55.4 |
| WARNERVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Stanislaus County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 55.3 |
| WILSON | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Merced County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 52.1 |
| MELONES TAP 1 | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Calaveras County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 52.0 |
| MELONES | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Calaveras County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 51.1 |
| TAYLOR | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Stanislaus County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 7.6 yrs | 51.0 |
| REINWAY | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Stanislaus County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 7.6 yrs | 50.9 |
| OZ Merced | Greenfield | CA | Merced | — | — | 7.6 yrs | 49.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP310824?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by MID, PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY AND MODESTO IRRIGATION DISTRICT. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 34.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP310824 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 50 to 55 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Stanislaus County, Merced County, Calaveras County, Merced. 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 TAP310824 substation?
TAP310824 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 TAP310824 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP310824 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP310824 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 34.2 miles.
Who owns TAP310824 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP310824 belong to PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY AND MODESTO IRRIGATION DISTRICT, and others to MID. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP310824 substation located?
TAP310824 is in California at 37.6921, -120.4406. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Stanislaus County, Merced County, Calaveras County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP310824 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP310824. The highest-scoring is COTTLE at 55/100. 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, “TAP310824 substation, California”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/california/tap310824-07f248c7 (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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