TAP138971
SubstationIndiana · INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO
At a glance
TAP138971 is an electric transmission substation in Indiana, on INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #122885 | 138 kV | INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 2.8 mi |
| #122981 | 138 kV | INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #147683 | 138 kV | INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO | IN SERVICE | 4.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP138971, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KENZIE CREEK | Substation-Adjacent | MI | Cass County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 2.2 yrs | 68.4 |
| DUMONT | Substation-Adjacent | IN | St. Joseph County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 67.7 |
| JACKSON ROAD | Substation-Adjacent | IN | St. Joseph County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 67.0 |
| HIPLE | Substation-Adjacent | IN | LaGrange County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.8 |
| TAP138974 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Elkhart County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.7 |
| TWIN BRANCH (345 KV) | Substation-Adjacent | IN | St. Joseph County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.0 |
| UNKNOWN122939 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Elkhart County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 65.9 |
| LEESBURG | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Kosciusko County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 65.4 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP138971?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 7.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP138971 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 65 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Cass County, St. Joseph County, LaGrange County, Elkhart 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 TAP138971 substation?
TAP138971 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 TAP138971 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP138971 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP138971 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 7.4 miles.
Who owns TAP138971 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP138971 belong to INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP138971 substation located?
TAP138971 is in Indiana at 41.7304, -85.9612. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Cass County, St. Joseph County, LaGrange County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP138971 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP138971. The highest-scoring is KENZIE CREEK at 68/100. 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, “TAP138971 substation, Indiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/indiana/tap138971-9f1227f7 (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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