TAP167972
SubstationIowa · MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO
At a glance
TAP167972 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #169090 | 69 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 11.1 mi |
| #169091 | 69 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #169092 | 69 kV | MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO | IN SERVICE | 1.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP167972, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'BRIEN | Substation-Adjacent | IA | O'Brien County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.3 yrs | 65.7 |
| WISDOM | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Clay County | 161 kV | 100 MW | 4.3 yrs | 62.7 |
| UNKNOWN138117 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Clay County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.3 |
| UNKNOWN130596 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Clay County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.3 |
| TAP138118 | Substation-Adjacent | IA | Clay County | 69 kV | 50 MW | 4.3 yrs | 61.2 |
| EC Near Primghar | Greenfield | IA | O'Brien | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.7 |
| EC Near Primghar | Greenfield | IA | O'Brien | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.6 |
| EC Near Primghar | Greenfield | IA | O'Brien | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 60.5 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP167972?
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 12.1 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP167972 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 66 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in O'Brien County, Clay County, O'Brien. 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 TAP167972 substation?
TAP167972 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 TAP167972 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP167972 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP167972 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 12.1 miles.
Who owns TAP167972 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP167972 belong to MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP167972 substation located?
TAP167972 is in Iowa at 42.8510, -95.2197. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in O'Brien County, Clay County, O'Brien.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP167972 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP167972. The highest-scoring is O'BRIEN at 66/100. 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, “TAP167972 substation, Iowa”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/iowa/tap167972-0bbc0b8f (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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