TAP209534
SubstationColorado · YAMPA VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSN INC
At a glance
TAP209534 is an electric transmission substation in Colorado, on YAMPA VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSN INC'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #211778 | 69 kV | YAMPA VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSN INC | — | 0.0 mi |
| #211779 | 69 kV | YAMPA VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSN INC | — | 0.0 mi |
| #211780 | 69 kV | YAMPA VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSN INC | — | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP209534, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEARS EARS | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Routt County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.5 yrs | 59.2 |
| UNKNOWN201519 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Routt County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 57.4 |
| EC Coal Moffat County | Greenfield | CO | Moffat County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 56.4 |
| OZ Moffat | Greenfield | CO | Moffat | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 56.3 |
| EC Coal Routt County | Greenfield | CO | Routt County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 56.0 |
| UNKNOWN203872 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Rio Blanco County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 52.7 |
| UNKNOWN202211 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Rio Blanco County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 52.2 |
| UNKNOWN209538 | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Moffat County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 3.5 yrs | 51.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP209534?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by YAMPA VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSN INC. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 0.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP209534 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 51 to 59 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Routt County, Moffat County, Moffat, Rio Blanco 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 TAP209534 substation?
TAP209534 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 TAP209534 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP209534 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP209534 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 0.1 miles.
Who owns TAP209534 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP209534 belong to YAMPA VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSN INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP209534 substation located?
TAP209534 is in Colorado at 40.4517, -107.5872. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Routt County, Moffat County, Moffat.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP209534 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP209534. The highest-scoring is BEARS EARS at 59/100. 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, “TAP209534 substation, Colorado”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/colorado/tap209534-8017bf18 (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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