TAP209063
SubstationColorado · CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS - (CO)
At a glance
TAP209063 is an electric transmission substation in Colorado, on CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS - (CO)'s transmission network. It is classified as distribution (<69 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #211074 | 35 kV | CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS - (CO) | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #211076 | 35 kV | CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS - (CO) | IN SERVICE | 0.4 mi |
| #211077 | 35 kV | MANITOU HYDRO | IN SERVICE | 5.8 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP209063, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN202739 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | El Paso County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.1 |
| COTTONWOOD | Substation-Adjacent | CO | El Paso County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.3 |
| MIDWAY | Substation-Adjacent | CO | El Paso County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.8 |
| OZ El Paso | Greenfield | CO | El Paso | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 63.4 |
| TAP209761 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | El Paso County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.4 |
| EC Near South Plant (CO) | Greenfield | CO | El Paso | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 63.1 |
| UNKNOWN202845 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | El Paso County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.1 |
| OZ El Paso | Greenfield | CO | El Paso | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 62.6 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP209063?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS - (CO), MANITOU HYDRO. Line voltages range from 35 kV to 35 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 6.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP209063 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in El Paso County, El Paso. 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 TAP209063 substation?
TAP209063 has a maximum voltage of 35 kV. That places it in the below 69 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP209063 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP209063 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP209063 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 35 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 6.2 miles.
Who owns TAP209063 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP209063 belong to CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS - (CO), and others to MANITOU HYDRO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP209063 substation located?
TAP209063 is in Colorado at 38.9215, -104.9908. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in El Paso County, El Paso.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP209063 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP209063. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN202739 at 65/100. 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, “TAP209063 substation, Colorado”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/colorado/tap209063-a33d8d97 (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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