TAP160390
SubstationIndiana · NORTHERN INDIANA PUB SERV CO
At a glance
TAP160390 is an electric transmission substation in Indiana, on NORTHERN INDIANA PUB SERV CO's transmission network. 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #163587 | — | NORTHERN INDIANA PUB SERV CO | IN SERVICE | 3.5 mi |
| #163594 | — | NORTHERN INDIANA PUB SERV CO | IN SERVICE | 1.1 mi |
| #163595 | — | NORTHERN INDIANA PUB SERV CO | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160390, 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 |
| UNKNOWN123282 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | White County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 65.6 |
| MEADOW LAKE | Substation-Adjacent | IN | White County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 65.2 |
| TAP138288 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Benton County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 64.8 |
| UNKNOWN123283 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | White County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 64.7 |
| REYNOLDS | Substation-Adjacent | IN | White County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 64.6 |
| UNKNOWN123978 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Benton County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 64.5 |
| UNKNOWN123975 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Benton County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 64.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP160390?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by NORTHERN INDIANA PUB SERV CO. Their combined recorded length is about 4.6 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP160390 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, White County, Benton 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 TAP160390 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP160390 in the HIFLD line data. Together the listed lines cover about 4.6 miles.
Who owns TAP160390 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP160390 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 TAP160390 substation located?
TAP160390 is in Indiana at 40.9118, -87.1597. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Jasper County, White County, Benton County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP160390 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP160390. 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, “TAP160390 substation, Indiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/indiana/tap160390-3359bd88 (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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