TAP167952
SubstationIowa
At a glance
TAP167952 is an electric transmission substation in Iowa. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #169060 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 11.6 mi |
| #169061 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 1.9 mi |
| #169069 | 69 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 4.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP167952, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN130427 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Dakota County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 70.0 |
| RAUN | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Dakota County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 66.0 |
| OZ Woodbury | Greenfield | IA | Woodbury | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 65.9 |
| UNKNOWN130433 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Dakota County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.8 |
| EC Coal Woodbury County | Greenfield | IA | Woodbury County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 65.5 |
| TWIN CHURCH | Substation-Adjacent | NE | Dakota County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.2 |
| EC Near George Neal North | Greenfield | IA | Woodbury | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 64.8 |
| EC Near George Neal North | Greenfield | IA | Woodbury | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 64.2 |
How do candidate sites near TAP167952 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 64 to 70 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Dakota County, Woodbury, Woodbury 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 TAP167952 substation?
TAP167952 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 TAP167952 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP167952 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP167952 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 17.9 miles.
Where is TAP167952 substation located?
TAP167952 is in Iowa at 42.2003, -96.1646. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Dakota County, Woodbury, Woodbury County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP167952 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP167952. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN130427 at 70/100. 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, “TAP167952 substation, Iowa”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/iowa/tap167952-daa925e2 (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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