TAP168826
SubstationIllinois · AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY
At a glance
TAP168826 is an electric transmission substation in Illinois, on AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY's transmission network. It is classified as unclassified 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #170316 | 69 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 3.1 mi |
| #170317 | 69 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #170318 | 69 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 6.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP168826, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAWNEE | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Massac County | 500 kV | 1,000 MW | 4.3 yrs | 71.4 |
| JOPPA 345 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Massac County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 65.5 |
| EC Near Shawnee | Greenfield | KY | McCracken | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 64.0 |
| EC Near Shawnee | Greenfield | KY | McCracken | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 63.6 |
| WEST FRANKFORT EAST | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Franklin County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 62.4 |
| OZ Johnson | Greenfield | IL | Johnson | — | — | 4.8 yrs | 61.4 |
| EC Near Shawnee | Greenfield | KY | McCracken | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.3 |
| EC Near Shawnee | Greenfield | KY | McCracken | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.2 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP168826?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 9.2 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP168826 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 71 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Massac County, McCracken, Franklin County, Johnson. 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP168826 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP168826 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 9.2 miles.
Who owns TAP168826 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP168826 belong to AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP168826 substation located?
TAP168826 is in Illinois at 37.5396, -88.8925. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Massac County, McCracken, Franklin County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP168826 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP168826. The highest-scoring is SHAWNEE at 71/100. 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, “TAP168826 substation, Illinois”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/illinois/tap168826-3b02fdc2 (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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