TAP170250
SubstationIllinois · AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY
At a glance
TAP170250 is an electric transmission substation in Illinois, on AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY's transmission network. It is classified as high-voltage (345 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #168090 | 345 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 15.9 mi |
| #172069 | 345 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 9.0 mi |
| #172070 | 345 kV | AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY | IN SERVICE | 1.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP170250, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOSE CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Piatt County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 63.5 |
| LATHAM | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Logan County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 62.7 |
| CLINTON STATION | Substation-Adjacent | IL | De Witt County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 62.5 |
| UNKNOWN173504 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Logan County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 62.5 |
| TAP138278 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | De Witt County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 62.0 |
| TAP170250 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | De Witt County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 62.0 |
| OREANA | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Macon County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 61.2 |
| FARADAY | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Macon County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 61.0 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP170250?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY. Line voltages range from 345 kV to 345 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 25.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP170250 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 64 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Piatt County, Logan County, De Witt County, Macon 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 TAP170250 substation?
TAP170250 has a maximum voltage of 345 kV. That places it in the 345–499 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP170250 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP170250 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP170250 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 345 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 25.9 miles.
Who owns TAP170250 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP170250 belong to AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP170250 substation located?
TAP170250 is in Illinois at 40.0341, -88.9079. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Piatt County, Logan County, De Witt County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP170250 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP170250. The highest-scoring is GOOSE CREEK 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, “TAP170250 substation, Illinois”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/illinois/tap170250-eab9d6b1 (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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