TAP138189
SubstationIndiana · NORTHERN INDIANA PUB SERV CO
At a glance
TAP138189 is an electric transmission substation in Indiana, on NORTHERN INDIANA PUB SERV CO's transmission network. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #111204 | 138 kV | NORTHERN INDIANA PUB SERV CO | IN SERVICE | 2.1 mi |
| #112048 | 138 kV | NORTHERN INDIANA PUB SERV CO | IN SERVICE | 10.4 mi |
| #120224 | 138 kV | NORTHERN INDIANA PUB SERV CO | IN SERVICE | 4.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP138189, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAHFER STATION | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Jasper County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 67.2 |
| Bailly | Brownfield | IN | Porter County | 138 kV | 641 MW | 3.0 yrs | 65.9 |
| UNKNOWN122723 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Berrien County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 65.2 |
| TOWER ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Porter County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 63.8 |
| DUNE ACRES | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Porter County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 63.8 |
| BABCOCK | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Porter County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 63.6 |
| ST. JOHN | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Lake County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 63.5 |
| LAKE GEORGE | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Lake County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 63.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP138189?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by NORTHERN INDIANA PUB SERV CO. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 16.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP138189 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Jasper County, Porter County, Berrien County, Lake County. The Indiana average across 8,629 scored sites is 54. 1,024 of those Indiana sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP138189 substation?
TAP138189 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 TAP138189 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP138189 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP138189 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 16.9 miles.
Who owns TAP138189 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP138189 belong to NORTHERN INDIANA PUB SERV CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP138189 substation located?
TAP138189 is in Indiana at 41.5204, -87.0146. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Jasper County, Porter County, Berrien County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP138189 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP138189. The highest-scoring is SCHAHFER STATION at 67/100. Across Indiana, the average DC Readiness score is 54.
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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, “TAP138189 substation, Indiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/indiana/tap138189-9c885c99 (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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