TAP204956
SubstationIdaho · BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION
At a glance
TAP204956 is an electric transmission substation in Idaho, on BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION'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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #202995 | 115 kV | BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 11.6 mi |
| #203597 | 115 kV | NORTHERN LIGHTS, INC | — | 2.8 mi |
| #203598 | 115 kV | BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION | — | 6.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP204956, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN203505 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 58.4 |
| YAAK | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Lincoln County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 1.1 yrs | 58.4 |
| UNKNOWN204526 | Substation-Adjacent | MT | Lincoln County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 1.1 yrs | 56.6 |
| EC FFE Boundary County | Greenfield | ID | Boundary County | — | — | 5.0 yrs | 56.0 |
| OZ Boundary | Greenfield | ID | Boundary | — | — | 5.0 yrs | 55.6 |
| SELLE | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Bonner County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.0 yrs | 55.4 |
| SAMUELS | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Bonner County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.0 yrs | 55.4 |
| UNKNOWN202310 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Bonner County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.0 yrs | 55.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP204956?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION, NORTHERN LIGHTS, INC. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 20.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP204956 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 55 to 58 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Lincoln County, Boundary County, Boundary, Bonner County. 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 TAP204956 substation?
TAP204956 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 TAP204956 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP204956 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP204956 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 20.6 miles.
Who owns TAP204956 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP204956 belong to BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION, and others to NORTHERN LIGHTS, INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP204956 substation located?
TAP204956 is in Idaho at 48.6958, -116.1718. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Lincoln County, Boundary County, Boundary.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP204956 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP204956. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN203505 at 58/100. 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, “TAP204956 substation, Idaho”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/idaho/tap204956-92eb937d (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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