TAP161353
SubstationConnecticut · CONNECTICUT LIGHT & POWER CO
At a glance
TAP161353 is an electric transmission substation in Connecticut, on CONNECTICUT LIGHT & POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified and connects 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #159900 | — | CONNECTICUT LIGHT & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #160469 | — | CONNECTICUT LIGHT & POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 7.4 mi |
| #175775 | — | CONNECTICUT LIGHT & POWER CO | — | 4.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161353, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN135915 | Substation-Adjacent | CT | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.6 |
| TAP136499 | Substation-Adjacent | CT | Capitol Planning Region | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.4 |
| MONTVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | CT | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.4 |
| MANCHESTER | Substation-Adjacent | CT | Capitol Planning Region | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.3 |
| BARBOUR HILL | Substation-Adjacent | CT | Capitol Planning Region | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.9 |
| KLEEN | Substation-Adjacent | CT | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.6 |
| SCOVILL ROCK | Substation-Adjacent | CT | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.2 |
| AGAWAM | Substation-Adjacent | MA | Hampden County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.2 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP161353?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by CONNECTICUT LIGHT & POWER CO. Their combined recorded length is about 11.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP161353 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 66 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Capitol Planning Region, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Hampden County. The Connecticut average across 919 scored sites is 56.7. 171 of those Connecticut sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
How many transmission lines connect to TAP161353 substation?
2 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP161353 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 11.7 miles.
Who owns TAP161353 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP161353 belong to CONNECTICUT LIGHT & POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP161353 substation located?
TAP161353 is in Connecticut at 41.6956, -72.2964. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Capitol Planning Region, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP161353 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP161353. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN135915 at 69/100. Across Connecticut, the average DC Readiness score is 56.7.
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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, “TAP161353 substation, Connecticut”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/connecticut/tap161353-5d0a7353 (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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