TAP204854
SubstationIdaho · IDAHO POWER CO
At a glance
TAP204854 is an electric transmission substation in Idaho, on IDAHO POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #203365 | 138 kV | IDAHO POWER CO | — | 6.2 mi |
| #203380 | 138 kV | IDAHO POWER CO | — | 0.3 mi |
| #205704 | 138 kV | IDAHO POWER CO | — | 0.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP204854, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAP204862 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Elmore County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.0 yrs | 59.6 |
| UNKNOWN205044 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Elmore County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.0 yrs | 59.4 |
| UNKNOWN205041 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Gooding County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.0 yrs | 59.3 |
| UNKNOWN204860 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Gooding County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.0 yrs | 58.1 |
| OZ Twin Falls | Greenfield | ID | Twin Falls | — | — | 5.0 yrs | 57.4 |
| Greenfield (HEMINGWAY - MIDPOINT (500KV)) | Greenfield | ID | Gooding County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.0 yrs | 56.2 |
| UNKNOWN201449 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Gooding County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.0 yrs | 55.4 |
| UNKNOWN202548 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Gooding County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.0 yrs | 55.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP204854?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by IDAHO POWER CO. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 6.8 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP204854 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 60 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Elmore County, Gooding County, Twin Falls. The Idaho average across 2,171 scored sites is 51.7. 646 of those Idaho sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP204854 substation?
TAP204854 has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP204854 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP204854 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP204854 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 6.8 miles.
Who owns TAP204854 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP204854 belong to IDAHO POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP204854 substation located?
TAP204854 is in Idaho at 42.9119, -115.0740. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Elmore County, Gooding County, Twin Falls.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP204854 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP204854. The highest-scoring is TAP204862 at 60/100. Across Idaho, the average DC Readiness score is 51.7.
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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, “TAP204854 substation, Idaho”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/idaho/tap204854-1e228091 (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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