TAP208129
SubstationColorado · PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO
At a glance
TAP208129 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #209821 | 69 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO | — | 1.0 mi |
| #209831 | 69 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO | — | 1.4 mi |
| #209832 | 69 kV | PUBLIC SERVICE CO OF COLORADO | — | 9.7 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP208129, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISABELLE | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Broomfield County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.5 |
| 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 |
| EC Near Front Range Project | Greenfield | CO | Weld | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.4 |
| RMEC | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Adams County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.0 |
| KEENESBURG | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Adams County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 60.9 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP208129?
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 12.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP208129 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Broomfield County, Weld County, Weld, 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 TAP208129 substation?
TAP208129 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 TAP208129 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP208129 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP208129 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 12.1 miles.
Who owns TAP208129 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP208129 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 TAP208129 substation located?
TAP208129 is in Colorado at 40.4519, -104.6966. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Broomfield County, Weld County, Weld.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP208129 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP208129. The highest-scoring is ISABELLE at 63/100. 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, “TAP208129 substation, Colorado”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/colorado/tap208129-90ee62ce (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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