TAP204946
SubstationIdaho · KOOTENAI ELECTRIC COOP INC
At a glance
TAP204946 is an electric transmission substation in Idaho, on KOOTENAI ELECTRIC COOP INC's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 kv) and connects 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #203570 | 69 kV | KOOTENAI ELECTRIC COOP INC | — | 2.5 mi |
| #203571 | 69 kV | KOOTENAI ELECTRIC COOP INC | — | 0.7 mi |
| #203572 | 69 kV | KOOTENAI ELECTRIC COOP INC | — | 0.7 mi |
| #203573 | 69 kV | KOOTENAI ELECTRIC COOP INC | — | 0.2 mi |
| #203574 | 69 kV | KOOTENAI ELECTRIC COOP INC | — | 7.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP204946, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCASTER | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Kootenai County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.0 yrs | 64.9 |
| RATHDRUM | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Kootenai County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.0 yrs | 64.8 |
| UNKNOWN201468 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Spokane County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.5 yrs | 64.7 |
| OZ Kootenai | Greenfield | ID | Kootenai | — | — | 5.0 yrs | 62.5 |
| UNKNOWN202560 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Kootenai County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.0 yrs | 61.7 |
| UNKNOWN206765 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Kootenai County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 5.0 yrs | 61.1 |
| TAP205408 | Substation-Adjacent | WA | Kootenai County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.5 yrs | 61.0 |
| TAP207665 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Kootenai County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.0 yrs | 60.9 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP204946?
The 5 connected lines listed above are owned by KOOTENAI ELECTRIC COOP INC. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 11.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP204946 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Kootenai County, Spokane County, Kootenai. 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 TAP204946 substation?
TAP204946 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 TAP204946 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP204946 substation?
5 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP204946 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 11.2 miles.
Who owns TAP204946 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP204946 belong to KOOTENAI ELECTRIC COOP INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP204946 substation located?
TAP204946 is in Idaho at 47.7063, -116.7971. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Kootenai County, Spokane County, Kootenai.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP204946 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP204946. The highest-scoring is LANCASTER at 65/100. 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, “TAP204946 substation, Idaho”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/idaho/tap204946-5e08afeb (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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