TAP163570
SubstationIowa · MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO
At a glance
TAP163570 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #160703 | 69 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 3.3 mi |
| #160705 | 69 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 0.6 mi |
| #160706 | 69 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 0.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP163570, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BONDURANT | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Polk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 69.3 |
| GREATER DES MOINES ENERGY CENTER | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Polk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 69.2 |
| SE POLK | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Polk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 69.1 |
| SYCAMORE | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Polk County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.1 |
| GRIMES | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Dallas County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 68.1 |
| NORWALK | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Warren County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 67.0 |
| BOONEVILLE | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Madison County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.6 |
| Harriet Street Solar Field | Brownfield | IA | Polk | 69 kV | 1 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.9 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP163570?
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 4.4 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP163570 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 66 to 69 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Polk County, Dallas County, Warren County, Madison County. 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 TAP163570 substation?
TAP163570 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 TAP163570 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP163570 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP163570 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 4.4 miles.
Who owns TAP163570 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP163570 belong to MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP163570 substation located?
TAP163570 is in Iowa at 41.5749, -93.6353. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Polk County, Dallas County, Warren County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP163570 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP163570. The highest-scoring is BONDURANT at 69/100. 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, “TAP163570 substation, Iowa”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/iowa/tap163570-7ea46a69 (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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