TAP209553
SubstationColorado · MOON LAKE ELECTRIC ASSN INC
At a glance
TAP209553 is an electric transmission substation in Colorado, on MOON LAKE ELECTRIC ASSN INC's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #210915 | 138 kV | PACIFICORP | — | 0.7 mi |
| #211811 | 138 kV | MOON LAKE ELECTRIC ASSN INC | — | 0.6 mi |
| #212285 | 138 kV | NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD | IN SERVICE | 0.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP209553, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BONANZA | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Uintah County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.2 |
| EC Coal Uintah County | Greenfield | UT | Uintah County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.4 |
| EC Near Bonanza | Greenfield | UT | Uintah | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.9 |
| EC Near Bonanza | Greenfield | UT | Uintah | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.6 |
| EC Near Bonanza | Greenfield | UT | Uintah | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.3 |
| TAP208899 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Uintah County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 56.0 |
| TAP205934 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Uintah County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 55.7 |
| UNKNOWN202515 | Substation-Adjacent | UT | Uintah County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 54.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP209553?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by PACIFICORP, MOON LAKE ELECTRIC ASSN INC, NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 1.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP209553 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 62 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Uintah County, Uintah. 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 TAP209553 substation?
TAP209553 has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP209553 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP209553 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP209553 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 1.9 miles.
Who owns TAP209553 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP209553 belong to MOON LAKE ELECTRIC ASSN INC, and others to NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD, PACIFICORP. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP209553 substation located?
TAP209553 is in Colorado at 40.1269, -108.9080. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Uintah County, Uintah.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP209553 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP209553. The highest-scoring is BONANZA at 62/100. 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, “TAP209553 substation, Colorado”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/colorado/tap209553-048cebe4 (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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