TAP169398
SubstationIndiana · DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC
At a glance
TAP169398 is an electric transmission substation in Indiana, on DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #167266 | 138 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC | IN SERVICE | 8.6 mi |
| #171138 | 138 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC | IN SERVICE | 7.8 mi |
| #171139 | 138 kV | DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC | IN SERVICE | 2.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP169398, 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 |
| FRANCISCO | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Gibson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 63.3 |
| WHEATLAND STATION | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Knox County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 62.5 |
| MEROM STATION | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Sullivan County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 62.5 |
| WORTHINGTON PRIMARY SUBSTATION | Substation-Adjacent | IN | Greene County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 3.0 yrs | 62.4 |
| EC Coal Dubois County | Greenfield | IN | Dubois County | — | — | 3.0 yrs | 60.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP169398?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 18.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP169398 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 Pike County, Dubois County, Daviess County, Gibson 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 TAP169398 substation?
TAP169398 has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP169398 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP169398 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP169398 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 18.4 miles.
Who owns TAP169398 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP169398 belong to DUKE ENERGY INDIANA, LLC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP169398 substation located?
TAP169398 is in Indiana at 38.6876, -87.2846. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Pike County, Dubois County, Daviess County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP169398 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP169398. 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, “TAP169398 substation, Indiana”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/indiana/tap169398-1ba91b23 (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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