TAP160281
SubstationIndiana
At a glance
TAP160281 is an electric transmission substation in Indiana. 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #163267 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 10.4 mi |
| #163297 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #163461 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 3.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160281, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKPORT STATION | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Spencer County | 765 kV | 1,000 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.9 |
| PETERSBURG STATION | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Pike County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.9 |
| UNKNOWN124037 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Daviess County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.4 |
| UNKNOWN124236 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Hancock County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 64.4 |
| DUFF | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Dubois County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 63.6 |
| TAP139938 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Hancock County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.0 |
| EC Coal Hancock County | Greenfield | KY | Hancock County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.6 |
| EC Coal Daviess County | Greenfield | KY | Daviess County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 61.0 |
How do candidate sites near TAP160281 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Spencer County, Pike County, Daviess County, Hancock 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 TAP160281 substation?
TAP160281 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 TAP160281 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP160281 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP160281 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 13.5 miles.
Where is TAP160281 substation located?
TAP160281 is in Indiana at 38.1898, -86.8901. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Spencer County, Pike County, Daviess County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP160281 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160281. The highest-scoring is ROCKPORT 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, “TAP160281 substation, Indiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/indiana/tap160281-3b882e91 (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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