TAP205146
SubstationColorado · WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION
At a glance
TAP205146 is an electric transmission substation in Colorado, on WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #205072 | 115 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 7.9 mi |
| #205170 | 115 kV | WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 0.1 mi |
| #212295 | 115 kV | NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD | — | 2.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP205146, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN204085 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Broomfield County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.1 |
| CIPRES | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Broomfield County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.0 |
| HENRY LAKE | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Broomfield County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.8 |
| UNKNOWN203691 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Broomfield County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.8 |
| SPINDLE | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Broomfield County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.8 |
| AULT | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Weld County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.5 |
| FORT LUPTON | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Broomfield County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.5 |
| RMEC | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Adams County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP205146?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION, NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 10.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP205146 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Broomfield County, Weld County, Adams County. The Colorado average across 3,428 scored sites is 50.6. 899 of those Colorado sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP205146 substation?
TAP205146 has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP205146 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP205146 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP205146 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 10.1 miles.
Who owns TAP205146 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP205146 belong to WAPA-- WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION, and others to NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP205146 substation located?
TAP205146 is in Colorado at 40.3776, -104.5438. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Broomfield County, Weld County, Adams County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP205146 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP205146. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN204085 at 62/100. Across Colorado, the average DC Readiness score is 50.6.
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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, “TAP205146 substation, Colorado”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/colorado/tap205146-c725ae7c (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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