TAP148898
SubstationKansas · PIONEER ELECTRIC COOP, INC - (KS)
At a glance
TAP148898 is an electric transmission substation in Kansas, on PIONEER ELECTRIC COOP, INC - (KS)'s transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (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
Ownership
Connected transmission lines
Lines terminating at or passing through this substation, by HIFLD line ID, highest voltage first.
| Line ID | Voltage | Owner | Status | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #117604 | 115 kV | PIONEER ELECTRIC COOP, INC - (KS) | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #121843 | 115 kV | PIONEER ELECTRIC COOP, INC - (KS) | IN SERVICE | 9.9 mi |
| #139903 | 115 kV | PIONEER ELECTRIC COOP, INC - (KS) | IN SERVICE | 3.0 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP148898, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugoton 1 | Brownfield | KS | Stevens County | 69 kV | 1 MW | 4.3 yrs | 58.9 |
| EC Near Johnson | Greenfield | KS | Stanton | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.3 |
| EC Near Johnson | Greenfield | KS | Stanton | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.0 |
| Johnson | Brownfield | KS | Stanton County | 115 kV | 4 MW | 4.3 yrs | 57.9 |
| EC Near Hugoton 1 | Greenfield | KS | Stevens | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.7 |
| EC Near Hugoton 1 | Greenfield | KS | Stevens | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.6 |
| EC Near Hugoton 1 | Greenfield | KS | Stevens | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.3 |
| EC Near Johnson | Greenfield | KS | Stanton | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 56.1 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP148898?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by PIONEER ELECTRIC COOP, INC - (KS). Line voltages range from 115 kV to 115 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 12.9 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP148898 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 56 to 59 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Stevens County, Stanton, Stanton County, Stevens. The Kansas average across 2,352 scored sites is 53.2. 730 of those Kansas sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP148898 substation?
TAP148898 has a maximum voltage of 115 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP148898 is at the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP148898 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP148898 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 115 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 12.9 miles.
Who owns TAP148898 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP148898 belong to PIONEER ELECTRIC COOP, INC - (KS). GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP148898 substation located?
TAP148898 is in Kansas at 37.5484, -101.7429. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Stevens County, Stanton, Stanton County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP148898 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP148898. The highest-scoring is Hugoton 1 at 59/100. Across Kansas, the average DC Readiness score is 53.2.
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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, “TAP148898 substation, Kansas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kansas/tap148898-06e65473 (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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