TAP208069
SubstationColorado · SAN ISABEL ELECTRIC ASSN, INC
At a glance
TAP208069 is an electric transmission substation in Colorado, on SAN ISABEL ELECTRIC ASSN, INC'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #209743 | 115 kV | SAN ISABEL ELECTRIC ASSN, INC | — | 19.2 mi |
| #209744 | 115 kV | SAN ISABEL ELECTRIC ASSN, INC | — | 5.3 mi |
| #209745 | 115 kV | SAN ISABEL ELECTRIC ASSN, INC | — | 6.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP208069, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMANCHE | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Pueblo County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 63.8 |
| PUEBLO | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Pueblo County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.1 |
| OZ Pueblo | Greenfield | CO | Pueblo | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 58.6 |
| EC Near Pueblo Airport Generating Station | Greenfield | CO | Pueblo | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 58.1 |
| OZ Huerfano | Greenfield | CO | Huerfano | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.0 |
| WALSENBURG | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Huerfano County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.0 |
| EC Coal Pueblo County | Greenfield | CO | Pueblo County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.0 |
| EC Coal Pueblo County | Greenfield | CO | Pueblo County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP208069?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by SAN ISABEL ELECTRIC ASSN, INC. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 30.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP208069 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Pueblo County, Pueblo, Huerfano, Huerfano 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 TAP208069 substation?
TAP208069 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 TAP208069 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP208069 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP208069 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 30.9 miles.
Who owns TAP208069 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP208069 belong to SAN ISABEL ELECTRIC ASSN, INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP208069 substation located?
TAP208069 is in Colorado at 37.8868, -104.8295. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Pueblo County, Pueblo, Huerfano.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP208069 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP208069. The highest-scoring is COMANCHE at 64/100. 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, “TAP208069 substation, Colorado”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/colorado/tap208069-3d3df26c (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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