TAP209720
SubstationColorado · DELTA MONTROSE ELECTRIC ASSN
At a glance
TAP209720 is an electric transmission substation in Colorado, on DELTA MONTROSE ELECTRIC ASSN's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 kv) and connects 1 transmission line. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #209629 | 69 kV | DELTA MONTROSE ELECTRIC ASSN | — | 12.7 mi |
| #212025 | 69 kV | DELTA MONTROSE ELECTRIC ASSN | — | 3.9 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP209720, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONTROSE | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Montrose County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.0 |
| OZ Montrose | Greenfield | CO | Montrose | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.3 |
| EC Coal Delta County | Greenfield | CO | Delta County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.2 |
| EC Coal Delta County | Greenfield | CO | Delta County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.1 |
| OZ Delta | Greenfield | CO | Delta | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.0 |
| EC Coal Ouray County | Greenfield | CO | Ouray County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.3 |
| EC Coal Delta County | Greenfield | CO | Delta County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.1 |
| EC Coal Montrose County | Greenfield | CO | Montrose County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP209720?
The 2 connected lines listed above are owned by DELTA MONTROSE ELECTRIC ASSN. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 16.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP209720 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 61 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Montrose County, Montrose, Delta County, Delta. 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 TAP209720 substation?
TAP209720 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 TAP209720 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP209720 substation?
1 transmission line terminate at or pass through TAP209720 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 16.6 miles.
Who owns TAP209720 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP209720 belong to DELTA MONTROSE ELECTRIC ASSN. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP209720 substation located?
TAP209720 is in Colorado at 38.5980, -107.9719. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Montrose County, Montrose, Delta County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP209720 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP209720. The highest-scoring is MONTROSE at 61/100. 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, “TAP209720 substation, Colorado”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/colorado/tap209720-f1e9cfaa (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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