TAP208124
SubstationColorado · PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO
At a glance
TAP208124 is an electric transmission substation in Colorado, on PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #209810 | 69 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO | — | 1.3 mi |
| #209812 | 69 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO | — | 5.4 mi |
| #209815 | 69 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO | — | 1.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP208124, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC Near Front Range Project | Greenfield | CO | Weld | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 63.8 |
| EC Near Front Range Project | Greenfield | CO | Weld | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 63.0 |
| ISABELLE | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Broomfield County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.5 |
| UNKNOWN204085 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Broomfield County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.1 |
| ERIE | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Broomfield County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.1 |
| JAMES L GREEN | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Broomfield County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 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 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP208124?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 8.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP208124 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Weld, Broomfield 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 TAP208124 substation?
TAP208124 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 TAP208124 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP208124 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP208124 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 8.7 miles.
Who owns TAP208124 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP208124 belong to PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP208124 substation located?
TAP208124 is in Colorado at 40.3632, -104.7158. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Weld, Broomfield County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP208124 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP208124. The highest-scoring is EC Near Front Range Project 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, “TAP208124 substation, Colorado”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/colorado/tap208124-4793b420 (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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