TAP209769
SubstationColorado · UNITED POWER, INC
At a glance
TAP209769 is an electric transmission substation in Colorado, on UNITED POWER, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #209855 | 69 kV | UNITED POWER, INC | — | 1.8 mi |
| #212095 | 69 kV | UNITED POWER, INC | — | 16.1 mi |
| #212296 | 69 kV | NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD | — | 1.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP209769, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Denver County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 67.9 |
| UNDERGROUND TAP | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Denver County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 65.5 |
| TOWER | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Denver County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.6 |
| LACOMBE | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Denver County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.6 |
| ELATI | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Denver County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.6 |
| CAPITAL HILL | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Denver County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.6 |
| PICADILLY | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Denver County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.5 |
| CHAMBERS | Substation-Adjacent | CO | Denver County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP209769?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by UNITED POWER, INC, NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 19.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP209769 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 65 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Denver 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 TAP209769 substation?
TAP209769 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 TAP209769 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP209769 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP209769 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 19.2 miles.
Who owns TAP209769 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP209769 belong to UNITED POWER, INC, and others to NORTHERN WASCO COUNTY PUD. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP209769 substation located?
TAP209769 is in Colorado at 40.0874, -104.8346. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Denver County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP209769 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP209769. The highest-scoring is CHEROKEE at 68/100. 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, “TAP209769 substation, Colorado”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/colorado/tap209769-d6d03b46 (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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