TAP206874
SubstationIdaho · IDAHO POWER CO
At a glance
TAP206874 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #207738 | 138 kV | IDAHO POWER CO | — | 5.6 mi |
| #207739 | 69 kV | IDAHO POWER CO | — | 0.1 mi |
| #207740 | 69 kV | IDAHO POWER CO | — | 7.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP206874, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRUMMOND | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Teton County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 5.0 yrs | 57.5 |
| NEWDALE | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Madison County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 5.0 yrs | 57.0 |
| TAP204717 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Madison County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 5.0 yrs | 57.0 |
| UNKNOWN206896 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Madison County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 5.0 yrs | 56.9 |
| UNKNOWN204986 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Fremont County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.0 yrs | 56.9 |
| UNKNOWN204720 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Fremont County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.0 yrs | 56.9 |
| UNKNOWN205290 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Madison County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 5.0 yrs | 56.8 |
| TAP204983 | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Fremont County | 115 kV | 100 MW | 5.0 yrs | 56.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP206874?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by IDAHO POWER CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 13 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP206874 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 58 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Teton County, Madison County, Fremont 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 TAP206874 substation?
TAP206874 has a maximum voltage of 138 kV and a minimum of 69 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP206874 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP206874 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP206874 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV, 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 13 miles.
Who owns TAP206874 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP206874 belong to IDAHO POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP206874 substation located?
TAP206874 is in Idaho at 43.8250, -111.2005. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Teton County, Madison County, Fremont County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP206874 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP206874. The highest-scoring is DRUMMOND 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, “TAP206874 substation, Idaho”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/idaho/tap206874-f9c34b80 (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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