TAP160097
SubstationIllinois
At a glance
TAP160097 is an electric transmission substation in Illinois. 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
Ownership
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #162257 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 8.7 mi |
| #162258 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 2.8 mi |
| #162781 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160097, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYRON | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Ogle County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 64.3 |
| EASY ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Lee County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 63.6 |
| OZ DeKalb | Greenfield | IL | DeKalb | — | — | 4.8 yrs | 62.4 |
| UNKNOWN157538 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | DeKalb County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.8 yrs | 62.2 |
| UNKNOWN156622 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | DeKalb County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.8 yrs | 61.9 |
| EC Near South Main Street | Greenfield | IL | Ogle | — | — | 4.8 yrs | 61.8 |
| EC Near South Main Street | Greenfield | IL | Ogle | — | — | 4.8 yrs | 61.6 |
| EC Near South Main Street | Greenfield | IL | Ogle | — | — | 4.8 yrs | 61.5 |
How do candidate sites near TAP160097 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 62 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Ogle County, Lee County, DeKalb, DeKalb County. The Illinois average across 3,641 scored sites is 54.3. 795 of those Illinois sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP160097 substation?
TAP160097 has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP160097 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP160097 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP160097 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 11.5 miles.
Where is TAP160097 substation located?
TAP160097 is in Illinois at 41.7035, -89.0381. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Ogle County, Lee County, DeKalb.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP160097 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160097. The highest-scoring is BYRON at 64/100. Across Illinois, the average DC Readiness score is 54.3.
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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, “TAP160097 substation, Illinois”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/illinois/tap160097-593c21ac (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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