TAP169386
SubstationIndiana · DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC
At a glance
TAP169386 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
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #171120 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC | IN SERVICE | 0.6 mi |
| #171121 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC | IN SERVICE | 0.1 mi |
| #171123 | 69 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC | IN SERVICE | 3.4 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP169386, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN124504 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Marion County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 68.7 |
| HANNA | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Marion County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 67.5 |
| UNKNOWN125074 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Johnson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 67.3 |
| ROCKVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Marion County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 67.2 |
| RISER167168 | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Marion County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 67.0 |
| BLOOMINGTON (230KV) | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Monroe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.7 |
| THOMPSON | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Hendricks County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 66.3 |
| OZ Marion | Greenfield | IN | Marion | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 64.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP169386?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 4.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP169386 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 65 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Marion County, Johnson County, Monroe County, Hendricks 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 TAP169386 substation?
TAP169386 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 TAP169386 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP169386 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP169386 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 4.1 miles.
Who owns TAP169386 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP169386 belong to DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP169386 substation located?
TAP169386 is in Indiana at 39.4294, -86.4378. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Marion County, Johnson County, Monroe County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP169386 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP169386. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN124504 at 69/100. 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, “TAP169386 substation, Indiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/indiana/tap169386-4d7973b7 (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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