TAP206529
SubstationColorado · INTERMOUNTAIN RURAL ELEC ASSN
At a glance
TAP206529 is an electric transmission substation in Colorado, on INTERMOUNTAIN RURAL ELEC ASSN'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #206456 | 69 kV | INTERMOUNTAIN RURAL ELEC ASSN | — | 0.1 mi |
| #206457 | 69 kV | INTERMOUNTAIN RURAL ELEC ASSN | — | 8.7 mi |
| #206458 | 46 kV | INTERMOUNTAIN RURAL ELEC ASSN | — | 16.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP206529, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDAHO SPRINGS | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Gilpin County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.5 |
| ALMA | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Lake County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 57.2 |
| UNKNOWN201848 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Jefferson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 57.2 |
| UNKNOWN201402 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Clear Creek County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 56.7 |
| DILLION | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Summit County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 56.6 |
| UNKNOWN205901 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Jefferson County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 56.4 |
| BRECKENRIDGE | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Summit County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 56.3 |
| HARTSEL | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Park County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 55.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP206529?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by INTERMOUNTAIN RURAL ELEC ASSN. Line voltages range from 46 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 25.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP206529 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 60 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Gilpin County, Lake County, Jefferson County, Clear Creek 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 TAP206529 substation?
TAP206529 has a maximum voltage of 69 kV and a minimum of 46 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP206529 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP206529 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP206529 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV, 46 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 25.5 miles.
Who owns TAP206529 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP206529 belong to INTERMOUNTAIN RURAL ELEC ASSN. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP206529 substation located?
TAP206529 is in Colorado at 39.4590, -105.6725. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Gilpin County, Lake County, Jefferson County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP206529 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP206529. The highest-scoring is IDAHO SPRINGS at 60/100. 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, “TAP206529 substation, Colorado”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/colorado/tap206529-3e7ff9d2 (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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