TAP160177
SubstationIndiana
At a glance
TAP160177 is an electric transmission substation in Indiana. 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
Ownership
No owner is recorded for the lines that connect here.
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #163007 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.9 mi |
| #163008 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #163009 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 7.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160177, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN123368 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Tippecanoe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 67.7 |
| DEQUINE | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Tippecanoe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 67.6 |
| LAFAYETTE 230 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Tippecanoe County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 3.0 yrs | 67.1 |
| OZ Tippecanoe | Greenfield | IN | Tippecanoe | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 64.5 |
| OZ Tippecanoe | Greenfield | IN | Tippecanoe | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 64.2 |
| EC Near Caterpillar | Greenfield | IN | Tippecanoe | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 63.9 |
| NUCOR | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Montgomery County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 63.8 |
| LAFAYETTE CATEPILLAR | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Tippecanoe County | 138 kV | 100 MW | 3.0 yrs | 63.5 |
How do candidate sites near TAP160177 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Tippecanoe County, Tippecanoe, Montgomery 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
How many transmission lines connect to TAP160177 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP160177 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 8.6 miles.
Where is TAP160177 substation located?
TAP160177 is in Indiana at 40.1194, -86.9057. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Tippecanoe County, Tippecanoe, Montgomery County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP160177 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160177. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN123368 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, “TAP160177 substation, Indiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/indiana/tap160177-48665d94 (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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