TAP160289
SubstationIndiana · DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC
At a glance
TAP160289 is an electric transmission substation in Indiana, on DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #163259 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC | IN SERVICE | 2.7 mi |
| #163467 | 69 kV | SOUTHERN INDIANA GAS & ELEC CO | IN SERVICE | 7.9 mi |
| #163468 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 0.2 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160289, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETERSBURG STATION | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Pike County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.9 |
| DUFF | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Dubois County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 63.6 |
| EDWARDSPORT STATION IGCC | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Daviess County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 63.4 |
| WHEATLAND STATION | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Knox County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 62.5 |
| EC Coal Dubois County | Greenfield | IN | Dubois County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 60.5 |
| EC Coal Gibson County | Greenfield | IN | Gibson County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 60.5 |
| OZ Dubois | Greenfield | IN | Dubois | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 60.3 |
| EC Coal Dubois County | Greenfield | IN | Dubois County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 59.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP160289?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC, SOUTHERN INDIANA GAS & ELEC CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 10.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP160289 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 60 to 67 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Pike County, Dubois County, Daviess County, Knox 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 TAP160289 substation?
TAP160289 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 TAP160289 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP160289 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP160289 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 10.9 miles.
Who owns TAP160289 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP160289 belong to DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC, and others to SOUTHERN INDIANA GAS & ELEC CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP160289 substation located?
TAP160289 is in Indiana at 38.4294, -87.0123. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Pike County, Dubois County, Daviess County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP160289 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160289. The highest-scoring is PETERSBURG 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, “TAP160289 substation, Indiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/indiana/tap160289-c3e37963 (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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