TAP310982
SubstationCalifornia · PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
At a glance
TAP310982 is an electric transmission substation in California, on PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects -999,999 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #300273 | 115 kV | PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 5.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP310982, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TESLA Power Project | Brownfield | CA | Alameda County | 500 kV | 1,322 MW | 7.6 yrs | 66.5 |
| TESLA | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Alameda County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 59.2 |
| EASTSHORE | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Alameda County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 58.7 |
| TRACY | Substation-Adjacent | CA | San Joaquin County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 7.6 yrs | 58.6 |
| CASTRO VALLEY | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Alameda County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 57.5 |
| CASTRO VALLEY TAP | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Alameda County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 57.4 |
| VINEYARD | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Alameda County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 56.7 |
| SAN RAMON | Substation-Adjacent | CA | Alameda County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 7.6 yrs | 56.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP310982?
The 1 connected line listed above is owned by PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 5 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP310982 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Alameda County, San Joaquin 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP310982 substation?
-999,999 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP310982 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 5 miles.
Who owns TAP310982 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP310982 belong to PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP310982 substation located?
TAP310982 is in California at 37.9874, -121.8728. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Alameda County, San Joaquin County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP310982 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP310982. The highest-scoring is TESLA Power Project at 67/100. 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, “TAP310982 substation, California”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/california/tap310982-c3373357 (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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