TAP173318
SubstationIllinois · AMERICAN TRANSMISSION CO
At a glance
TAP173318 is an electric transmission substation in Illinois, on AMERICAN TRANSMISSION CO's transmission network. It is classified as distribution (69–115 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #167330 | 69 kV | AMERICAN TRANSMISSION CO | IN SERVICE | 5.0 mi |
| #175009 | 69 kV | COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO | IN SERVICE | 2.0 mi |
| #175010 | 69 kV | AMERICAN TRANSMISSION CO | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP173318, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KITTYHAWK | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Rock County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.6 |
| PADDOCK | Substation-Adjacent | WI | Rock County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.4 |
| CHERRY VALLEY | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Boone County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 63.6 |
| TAP137909 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Winnebago County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 63.5 |
| UNKNOWN124165 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Winnebago County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 63.3 |
| TAP136942 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Winnebago County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 63.1 |
| Rockford Community Solar | Brownfield | IL | Winnebago | — | 3 MW | 4.8 yrs | 63.0 |
| TAP137873 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Boone County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.8 yrs | 62.9 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP173318?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by AMERICAN TRANSMISSION CO, COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP173318 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 63 to 65 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Rock County, Boone County, Winnebago County, Winnebago. 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 TAP173318 substation?
TAP173318 has a maximum voltage of 69 kV. That places it in the 69–114 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP173318 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP173318 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP173318 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 7 miles.
Who owns TAP173318 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP173318 belong to AMERICAN TRANSMISSION CO, and others to COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP173318 substation located?
TAP173318 is in Illinois at 42.4944, -89.0696. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Rock County, Boone County, Winnebago County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP173318 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP173318. The highest-scoring is KITTYHAWK at 65/100. 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, “TAP173318 substation, Illinois”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/illinois/tap173318-163f9a3c (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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