TAP137345
SubstationKentucky · EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC
At a glance
TAP137345 is an electric transmission substation in Kentucky, on EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC's transmission network. It is classified as sub-transmission (138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #104588 | 138 kV | EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 0.6 mi |
| #133681 | 138 kV | — | IN SERVICE | 46.9 mi |
| #148500 | 138 kV | EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC | IN SERVICE | 36.5 mi |
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP137345, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN133804 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Brown County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 62.7 |
| UNKNOWN133815 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Bracken County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 62.3 |
| UNKNOWN121396 | Substation-Adjacent | KY | Mason County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.7 yrs | 62.2 |
| UNKNOWN113590 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Mason County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 62.1 |
| KILLEN | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Adams County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 61.5 |
| TAP137355 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Adams County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 61.2 |
| TAP137356 | Substation-Adjacent | OH | Adams County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 5.2 yrs | 61.0 |
| EC Coal Clermont County | Greenfield | OH | Clermont County | — | — | 5.2 yrs | 60.8 |
Who owns the transmission lines at TAP137345?
The 3 connected lines listed above are owned by EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC. Line voltages range from 138 kV to 138 kV. Their combined recorded length is about 84 miles.
How do candidate sites near TAP137345 score?
The 8 highest-scoring candidate sites within about 25 miles range from 61 to 63 on the 0–100 DC Readiness scale. They fall in Brown County, Bracken County, Mason County, Adams County. The Kentucky average across 7,741 scored sites is 52.8. 1,261 of those Kentucky sites are classed as substation sites (candidate locations generated at an existing substation).
Frequently asked questions
What voltage is TAP137345 substation?
TAP137345 has a maximum voltage of 138 kV. That places it in the 115–229 kV band. The median named US substation in this dataset is 115 kV, so TAP137345 is above the national midpoint.
How many transmission lines connect to TAP137345 substation?
3 transmission lines terminate at or pass through TAP137345 in the HIFLD line data. The connected lines listed here run at 138 kV. Together the listed lines cover about 84 miles.
Who owns TAP137345 substation?
HIFLD does not publish substation owners directly. Most of the transmission lines that end at TAP137345 belong to EAST KENTUCKY POWER COOP, INC. GridCensus derives this from the line data, so confirm ownership with the utility for anything contractual.
Where is TAP137345 substation located?
TAP137345 is in Kentucky at 38.6893, -83.8154. The datacenter candidate sites closest to it are in Brown County, Bracken County, Mason County.
Are there datacenter candidate sites near TAP137345 substation?
GridCensus lists at least 8 scored candidate sites within roughly 25 miles of TAP137345. The highest-scoring is UNKNOWN133804 at 63/100. Across Kentucky, the average DC Readiness score is 52.8.
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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, “TAP137345 substation, Kentucky”, https://gridcensus.com/substations/kentucky/tap137345-4bca2972 (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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