TAP207679
SubstationIdaho · AVISTA CORP
At a glance
TAP207679 is an electric transmission substation in Idaho, on AVISTA CORP's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 kv) and connects 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #203511 | 138 kV | CLEARWATER POWER COMPANY | — | 24.1 mi |
| #209022 | 138 kV | AVISTA CORP | — | 21.3 mi |
| #209023 | 138 kV | AVISTA CORP | — | 0.0 mi |
| #204692 | 115 kV | AVISTA CORP | — | 17.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP207679, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HATWAI | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Nez Perce County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.0 yrs | 64.8 |
| DWORSHAK | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Lewis County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 5.0 yrs | 62.1 |
| NORTH LEWISTON | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Nez Perce County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.0 yrs | 60.7 |
| LOLO | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Nez Perce County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.0 yrs | 60.3 |
| MOSCOW | Substation-Adjacent | ID | Latah County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 5.0 yrs | 59.8 |
| OZ Latah | Greenfield | ID | Latah | — | — | 5.0 yrs | 59.8 |
| EC Near Washington State University | Greenfield | WA | Whitman | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 58.8 |
| EC Near Washington State University | Greenfield | WA | Whitman | — | — | 3.5 yrs | 58.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP207679?
The 4 connected lines listed above are owned by CLEARWATER POWER COMPANY, AVISTA CORP. Line voltages range from 115 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 62.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP207679 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 58 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Nez Perce County, Lewis County, Latah County, Latah. 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 TAP207679 substation?
TAP207679 has a maximum voltage of 138 kV and a minimum of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP207679 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP207679 substation?
4 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP207679 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV, 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 62.9 miles.
Who owns TAP207679 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP207679 belong to AVISTA CORP, and others to CLEARWATER POWER COMPANY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP207679 substation located?
TAP207679 is in Idaho at 46.5715, -116.7091. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Nez Perce County, Lewis County, Latah County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP207679 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP207679. The highest-scoring is HATWAI 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, “TAP207679 substation, Idaho”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/idaho/tap207679-a38d943f (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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