TAP207298
SubstationIdaho · IDAHO POWER CO
At a glance
TAP207298 is an electric transmission substation in Idaho, on IDAHO POWER CO's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (<69 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #208400 | 46 kV | IDAHO POWER CO | — | 7.1 mi |
| #208401 | 46 kV | IDAHO POWER CO | — | 0.0 mi |
| #208402 | 46 kV | RAFT RIVER RURAL ELEC COOP INC | — | 39.3 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP207298, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mine Site | Former Mine | NV | Elko County | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 43.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP207298?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by IDAHO POWER CO, RAFT RIVER RURAL ELEC COOP INC. Line voltages range from 46 kV to 46 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 46.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP207298 score?
The 1 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 44 to 44 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Elko 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 TAP207298 substation?
TAP207298 has a maximum voltage of 46 kV. That places it in the below 69 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP207298 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP207298 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP207298 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 46 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 46.5 miles.
Who owns TAP207298 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP207298 belong to IDAHO POWER CO, and others to RAFT RIVER RURAL ELEC COOP INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP207298 substation located?
TAP207298 is in Idaho at 42.0126, -115.3440. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Elko County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP207298 substation?
GridCensus lists 1 scored candidate site within roughly 25 miles of TAP207298. The highest-scoring is Mine Site at 44/100. 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, “TAP207298 substation, Idaho”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/idaho/tap207298-755e9378 (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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