TAP159119
SubstationIowa · MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO
At a glance
TAP159119 is an electric transmission substation in Iowa, on MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #160627 | 69 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 1.4 mi |
| #160628 | 69 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #160629 | 69 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 3.1 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP159119, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIFFIN | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Johnson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.2 |
| HILLS | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Johnson County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.3 |
| Alliant SBD 9302 Aegon NP | Brownfield | IA | Linn | — | 1 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.2 |
| ARNOLD | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Linn County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.1 |
| EC Near University of Iowa Main Power Plant | Greenfield | IA | Johnson | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 65.9 |
| UNKNOWN137654 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Johnson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.7 |
| UNKNOWN159106 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Johnson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.7 |
| RISER137658 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Johnson County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 63.7 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP159119?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 4.5 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP159119 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 68 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Johnson County, Linn, Linn County, Johnson. The Iowa average across 2,572 scored sites is 56.4. 761 of those Iowa sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP159119 substation?
TAP159119 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 TAP159119 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP159119 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP159119 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 4.5 miles.
Who owns TAP159119 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP159119 belong to MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP159119 substation located?
TAP159119 is in Iowa at 41.9204, -91.7148. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Johnson County, Linn, Linn County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP159119 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP159119. The highest-scoring is TIFFIN at 68/100. Across Iowa, the average DC Readiness score is 56.4.
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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, “TAP159119 substation, Iowa”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/iowa/tap159119-5e1ad072 (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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