TAP142438
SubstationGeorgia · GEORGIA POWER CO
At a glance
TAP142438 is an electric transmission substation in Georgia, on GEORGIA POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #112415 | 115 kV | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 2.9 mi |
| #115161 | 115 kV | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 9.1 mi |
| #138697 | 115 kV | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP142438, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN112026 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Marion County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 62.5 |
| UNKNOWN111743 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Sumter County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 61.9 |
| OZ Sumter | Greenfield | GA | Sumter | — | — | 5.8 yrs | 61.6 |
| UNKNOWN113414 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Taylor County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 61.2 |
| UNKNOWN158157 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Taylor County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 60.9 |
| UNKNOWN112027 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Schley County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 60.6 |
| UNKNOWN112028 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Schley County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 60.4 |
| OZ Macon | Greenfield | GA | Macon | — | — | 5.8 yrs | 58.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP142438?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by GEORGIA POWER CO. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 12.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP142438 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Marion County, Sumter County, Sumter, Taylor County. The Georgia average across 2,478 scored sites is 57.1. 1,530 of those Georgia sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP142438 substation?
TAP142438 has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP142438 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP142438 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP142438 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 12.4 miles.
Who owns TAP142438 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP142438 belong to GEORGIA POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP142438 substation located?
TAP142438 is in Georgia at 32.1928, -84.1580. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Marion County, Sumter County, Sumter.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP142438 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP142438. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN112026 at 63/100. Across Georgia, the average DC Readiness score is 57.1.
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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, “TAP142438 substation, Georgia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/georgia/tap142438-d237d066 (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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