TAP168709
SubstationKansas · EVERGY KANSAS SOUTH, INC
At a glance
TAP168709 is an electric transmission substation in Kansas, on EVERGY KANSAS SOUTH, INC'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #170141 | 69 kV | EVERGY KANSAS SOUTH, INC | IN SERVICE | 4.0 mi |
| #170142 | 69 kV | EVERGY KANSAS SOUTH, INC | IN SERVICE | 0.0 mi |
| #170148 | 69 kV | EVERGY KANSAS SOUTH, INC | IN SERVICE | 1.6 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP168709, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OZ Crawford | Greenfield | KS | Crawford | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 59.8 |
| EC Coal Vernon County | Greenfield | MO | Vernon County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 58.1 |
| EC Coal Bourbon County | Greenfield | KS | Bourbon County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.8 |
| OZ Crawford | Greenfield | KS | Crawford | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.8 |
| EC Coal Crawford County | Greenfield | KS | Crawford County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.8 |
| EC Coal Neosho County | Greenfield | KS | Neosho County | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.8 |
| EC Near Erie | Greenfield | KS | Neosho | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.4 |
| EC Near Erie | Greenfield | KS | Neosho | — | — | 4.3 yrs | 57.3 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP168709?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by EVERGY KANSAS SOUTH, INC. Line voltages range from 69 kV to 69 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 5.7 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP168709 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 57 to 60 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Crawford, Vernon County, Bourbon County, Crawford County. 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 TAP168709 substation?
TAP168709 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 TAP168709 is below the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP168709 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP168709 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 69 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 5.7 miles.
Who owns TAP168709 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP168709 belong to EVERGY KANSAS SOUTH, INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP168709 substation located?
TAP168709 is in Kansas at 37.8271, -94.8879. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Crawford, Vernon County, Bourbon County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP168709 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP168709. The highest-scoring is OZ Crawford at 60/100. 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, “TAP168709 substation, Kansas”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kansas/tap168709-f490c0f0 (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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