TAP173629
SubstationGeorgia · GEORGIA POWER CO
At a glance
TAP173629 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #167780 | 115 kV | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.5 mi |
| #175377 | 115 kV | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #175378 | 115 kV | GEORGIA POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP173629, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAP161836 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Columbia County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 65.9 |
| UNKNOWN113497 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Columbia County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 65.9 |
| UNKNOWN155812 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Burke County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.8 yrs | 65.5 |
| UNKNOWN117189 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Aiken County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 65.4 |
| UNKNOWN113499 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Columbia County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 64.7 |
| UNKNOWN113500 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Columbia County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 64.6 |
| UNKNOWN120783 | Substation-Adjacent | SC | Barnwell County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.9 yrs | 64.2 |
| UNKNOWN113459 | Substation-Adjacent | GA | Richmond County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.8 yrs | 64.2 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP173629?
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 0.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP173629 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Columbia County, Burke County, Aiken County, Barnwell 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 TAP173629 substation?
TAP173629 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 TAP173629 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP173629 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP173629 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 0.6 miles.
Who owns TAP173629 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP173629 belong to GEORGIA POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP173629 substation located?
TAP173629 is in Georgia at 33.4428, -81.9331. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Columbia County, Burke County, Aiken County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP173629 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP173629. The highest-scoring is TAP161836 at 66/100. 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, “TAP173629 substation, Georgia”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/georgia/tap173629-cb1f374b (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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